Evaluation of effect of behavioral intervention of secondary prevention on stroke
- VernacularTitle:脑卒中二级预防行为干预效果评价
- Author:
Fengying YE
;
Guijun AI
;
Xiaohua WANG
;
Xiaoming LIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Stroke;
Secondary prevention;
Behavioral intervention
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing
2008;24(17):17-18
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective The purpose of this study was to describe the effect of behavioral intervention of secondary prevention on stroke. Methods 204 patients with stroke were divided into the observation group and the control group with 102 patients in each group at random. The health records were set up and self-designed scale for assessment of risk factors of recurrence of stroke was used to assess the patients' general conditions. Individual intensified education and behavior intervention were adopted in the observation group. Routine treatment and health education were used in the control group. The collected data before intervention, the third and 6th month after intervention were evaluated. The medication compliance, limbs rehabilitation exercises, bad living style, coming to hospital at regular intervals and recurrence rate of stroke were compared between the two groups. Results The observation group was superior to the control group in the following aspects, the mastering rate of disease knowledge, changes in bad living style and therapy compliance (P<0.01). Conclusions Behavioral intervention of secondary prevention could effectively reduce the recurrence of stroke and improve the living quality of patients.
