Philippine E-Journals

Care Provided to Stroke Patients: Basis for Development of CAReSS (Complication Prevention and Rehabilitation for Stroke Survivors) Educational Intervention Material

Dhenalyn D. Aquino

 

Abstract:

Cerebrovascular accident, commonly known as “stroke,” is the third leading cause of death worldwide. A stroke is a tragic event for survivors and their families. Because most of them experience limitations after discharge, continuing education is crucial to minimize the impact of stroke. Believing in the importance of health education in every nursing aspect, this study assessed the competence of care providers of stroke survivors which served as basis for the development of educational material aimed to help stroke survivors and their care providers to have better understanding of the disease and to help them progress toward recovery and improve their health and quality of life. The descriptive method of research was used and utilized questionnaire and interview with the respondents to gather data. Analysis of Variance and Pearson product moment correlation were used for the statistical treatment of data. The findings revealed that thecare providers were “moderately knowledgeable” about stroke and “often” do activities essential for rehabilitation. There is a direct relationship between the knowledge and the skills of the care providers. Also, the level of knowledge, skills, and attitude regarding stroke rehabilitation process of the care providers was the same regardless of age and educational attainment. Development of an educational intervention material was needed to enhance the competencies of the care providers.