Enhancing Nurses' Knowledge in Stroke Care: Effectiveness of an Educational Intervention Program

Neethu M , Mrs Anupama Varghese , Mrs Binutha V P , Mr Jerin J , Mrs Soji Sunny

Stroke care, Nurses’ knowledge, Educational intervention, Quasi-experimental study, Stroke rehabilitation, Nursing education

Stroke remains a leading cause of death and long-term disability worldwide, with significant implications for healthcare systems, families, and communities. Nurses play a pivotal role in all stages of stroke care; however, gaps in knowledge and lack of specialized training often hinder optimal patient outcomes. Structured educational interventions have been shown to enhance nursing competencies and improve care delivery in stroke management.This study aimed to assess the baseline knowledge of staff nurses regarding stroke care, evaluate the effectiveness of an educational intervention program, and compare pre- and post-test knowledge scores to determine its impact. A quantitative, quasi-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design was conducted among 40 staff nurses at Bishop Benziger Hospital, Kollam. Participants were selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a validated structured questionnaire comprising 30 multiple-choice questions on stroke care. Following the pretest, an interactive educational program was delivered through lectures, PowerPoint presentations, video demonstrations, and case discussions. A posttest was administered 7 days later. Data were analyzed using paired t-test and chi-square test.The mean pretest knowledge score was 14.60 (SD = 5.95), which significantly increased to 19.65 (SD = 3.98) in the posttest (t = 13.39, p < 0.001). Knowledge levels shifted markedly, with a reduction in poor knowledge (37.5% to 2.5%) and an increase in good knowledge (15% to 42.5%). No significant associations were found between knowledge scores and demographic variables such as age, education, years of experience, workplace, or prior stroke care exposure (p > 0.05).The educational intervention program effectively enhanced nurses’ knowledge regarding stroke care, irrespective of demographic characteristics. These findings underscore the importance of structured, ongoing, and stroke-specific educational programs in improving nurses’ competencies and ensuring evidence-based, high-quality care for stroke patients.

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"Enhancing Nurses' Knowledge in Stroke Care: Effectiveness of an Educational Intervention Program", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.10, Issue 9, page no.b550-b556, September-2025, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2509168.pdf

Volume 10 Issue 9, September-2025

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Country: Kollam, Kerala, India

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