A study to asses the effectivenesss of multifactorial interventon to improve the knowledge & practice regarding care of patients with stroke among caregivers in selected ward areas of pgims, rohtak

A study to asses the effectivenesss of multifactorial interventon to improve the knowledge & practice regarding care of patients with stroke among caregivers in selected ward areas of pgims, rohtak

Volume: 11 | Issue: 01 | Year 2025 | Subscription

International Journal of Neurological Nursing

Received Date: 12/03/2024

Acceptance Date: 02/01/2025

Published On: 2025-02-15

First Page: 22

Last Page: 49

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By: RITUJAKHA ., HEMWATI ., and Surekha Dabla.

1Student, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing,Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India.

2Junior Lecturer, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing,Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India.

3Senior Professor & Head, Department of Neurological Nursing, College of Nursing,Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India.

Abstract

The aim of this study was to assess whether involving patient caregivers in the care of stroke patients would influence their caregiving practices compared to caregivers who were not actively involved in the care process. The study was based on the nursing process model, which draws from Ludwin Von Bertalanffy’s General System Theory of Nursing. A quasi-experimental, pretest-posttest design was employed to evaluate the impact of caregiver participation in the care of stroke patients on their caregiving practices. A total of 60 caregivers were selected from a larger population using convenience sampling, based on specific inclusion criteria. Data were gathered through structured interviews and observational checklists. A pretest was conducted to evaluate the caregivers’ practices in meeting specific care needs, such as oral care, bed baths and back massages, tube feeding, and assistance with elimination. On the first day following the pretest, the investigator demonstrated techniques for providing care in these areas. Over the next two days, caregivers participated in the care activities alongside the investigator, receiving feedback and encouragement during the process. After one week, a posttest was conducted. In addition to data collection, caregivers were given the opportunity to ask questions and clarify any doubts for their benefit. The results showed a significant improvement in caregiving practices between the pretest and posttest. Notable improvements were observed in all four care areas: oral care (t=35.155, df=38, P=0.05), bed baths and back massages (t=45.78, df=38, P=0.05), tube feeding (t=58.99, df=38, P=0.05), and assistance with elimination (t=30.02, df=38, P=0.05). The overall mean practice score for the experimental group increased significantly from a pretest mean of 22.10 to a posttest mean of 57.80 (t=60.23, df=38, P=0.05). In contrast, no significant change was observed in the control group’s mean practice scores. The study concluded that involving caregivers in the direct care of stroke patients led to a substantial improvement in their caregiving practices. This active participation not only enhanced their skills but also contributed to greater patient safety and a reduction in the risk of complications.

Keywords: Caregiver involvement, Stroke patients, Caregiving practices, Nursing process model, Quasi-experimental design

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How to cite this article: RITUJAKHA ., HEMWATI ., and Surekha Dabla A study to asses the effectivenesss of multifactorial interventon to improve the knowledge & practice regarding care of patients with stroke among caregivers in selected ward areas of pgims, rohtak. International Journal of Neurological Nursing. 2025; 11(01): 22-49p.

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