This study aims to investigate the subjective experiences, preferences, and needs of patients with post-stroke fatigue who undergo holographic copper scraping therapy on the scalp. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 patients with post-stroke fatigue, and the raw interview content was recorded. The collected data were analyzed and organized using Braun & Clarke's thematic analysis method to identify and describe key themes. Four main themes were identified: patients' overall perception and acceptance of the scraping therapy; their specific experiences during the intervention; perceived physical and psychological changes resulting from the treatment; and patient suggestions for optimizing the intervention protocol. Holographic copper scraping therapy on the scalp can help mitigate physical symptoms, improve emotional state and sleep quality, and enhance rehabilitation confidence and daily activity capacity in patients with post-stroke fatigue, demonstrating good overall acceptability. Future interventions should prioritize personalized patient experiences, optimize the treatment environment and procedural details, and strengthen continued family support to improve overall intervention effectiveness and nursing quality.

Tianzi Du, Yanmei Liu, Fan Cheng, Hongli Li. A Qualitative Study on Preferences and Needs of Post-Stroke Fatigue Patients Following Holographic Copper Scraping Therapy on the Scalp. Frontiers in Medical Science Research (2025), Vol. 7, Issue 6: 117-124. https://doi.org/10.25236/FMSR.2025.070615.

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