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 | - |