The worldwide burden of stroke is projected to grow unless proper stroke education is implemented. Information alone cannot promote patient self-efficacy and self-care and reduce risk factors.
This trial aimed to test self-efficacy and self-care-based stroke education (SSE) on changes in self-efficacy, self-care, and risk factor modification.
This study is a single-center, double-blinded, interventional, two-arm randomized controlled trial with a 1- and 3-month follow-up in Indonesia. Between January 2022 and October 2022, 120 patients were prospectively enrolled from Cipto Mangunkusumo National Hospital, Indonesia. Participants were assigned using a computer-generated random number list.
SSE was given before discharge from the hospital.
Self-care, self-efficacy, and stroke risk score was measured 1 month and 3 months after discharge.
Modified Rankin Scale, Barthel Index, and blood viscosity was measured at 1 month and 3 months after discharge.
A total of 120 patients (intervention
SSE may boost self-care and self-efficacy, adjust risk factors, enhance functional outcomes, and decrease blood viscosity.