2024, Vol. 6, Issue 1, Part C

Background: Among the chronic diseases, cerebrovascular accident is the 2nd leading disease. The present study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding care of patient with cerebrovascular accident among care givers.

Materials & Methods: The caregivers of 35 patient with cerebrovascular accident who were admitted in IMS & SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar in Neurology department of both genders were selected. Instructional module for structured teaching program regarding care of patient with cerebrovascular accident consist of general information about cerebrovascular accident, physiological care includes nutrition, personal hygiene, mobility and communication and psychological care. Audio visual aids like chart, flip chart, pamphlet and booklet were used for this structured teaching programme. Knowledge regarding physiological aspect of care and knowledge regarding psychological aspect of care was recorded.

Results: Age group 21-40 years had 8, 41-60 years had 14 and >60 years had 8 patients. Out of 30 patients, males were 16 and females were 14. Duration of illness was > 6 months in 11 and < 6 months in 19 patients. The difference was non- significant (p> 0.05). The pre- test mean score was 12.40 with the standard deviation 3.19 and post- test mean score was 24.17 with standard deviation 1.9. The paired T test value of 20.54 was statistically significant at p<0.001level. The difference between the pre- test and post- test level of knowledge was very high and it was statistically significant. Thus, it indicates the effectiveness of structured teaching programme.

Conclusion: The study findings revealed that there was a significant improvement in the level of knowledge after providing structured teaching program.