Feasibility of a mental practice intervention in stroke patients in nursing homes; a process evaluation

Table 4 Possible benefits stroke patients might gain from an additional mental practice intervention: opinions of eleven therapists

benefits patients might perceive through the use of MP as suggested by therapists	Yes, most patients	Yes, some patients	No, none of the patients
To Improve movements	2	9	-
To feel less anxious	1	5	5
To increase a secure feeling	1	10	-
To feel more self confident	5	6	-
To motivate themselves for therapy	1	10	-
As a strategy training	4	6	1
Other reason	-	-	-
Do therapists think patients are able to imagine movements	-	11	-
	Yes	Don't know	No
Do therapists think patients benefit from mental practice (is MP beneficial to recovery)?	2	9	-
Should MP be part of the rehabilitation guidelines according to the therapists and will therapist apply MP after the trial has ended? MP part of guidelines?	1	9	1
Will apply MP after trial?	7	4	-