With the prevalence of stroke being notable in the Netherlands, there's a growing interest in understanding the psychosocial elements that guide the rehabilitation process. This study aims to develop an intervention tool to inspire greater motivation in stroke survivors to actively participate in their recovery activities.

This research, conducted as part of a master's graduation project, targets enhancing the motivation of post-stroke survivors to partake in both clinical and at-home rehabilitation. This involves examining relevant external factors and designing interventions in collaboration with the survivors themselves.

The research is primarily centered around patients from Rijndam Medical Centre, known for its wide-ranging post-stroke rehabilitation cohort and its partnership with Erasmus MC.

Two main methodologies frame this study: the Design Thinking "Double Diamond" Process Model and the Co-Creation design method. The former offers a fluid approach encompassing four stages – discovery, definition, development, and delivery – which can transpire simultaneously. The latter emphasizes active participant involvement, granting firsthand insights and feedback. Based on the insights from Co-Creation, the research involved qualitative analysis, ideation, and culminated in the project's final design and evaluation.

Initially, identity was presumed to influence the psychological constructs impacting motivation. Field research affirmed the role of external factors in shaping identity and motivation. This led to the formulation of a table categorizing factors affecting motivation, serving as a foundation for further exploration on enhancing stroke survivors' motivation for rehabilitation.

However, due to limited participant involvement, the precise relationship between identity and motivation couldn't be firmly established. Current findings suggest that focusing on stroke survivors' overall well-being and social connections may be more beneficial than solely emphasizing identity within intervention tools.

Given the research's six-month duration, future in-depth studies are recommended for those keen on this topic. It holds promise for refining post-stroke intervention strategies.