Abstract
Background: Stroke is a significant health problem in developing countries. Compared to other Arab nations, Egypt's population has a much higher prevalence of stroke. This study aimed to determine the effect of training program on functional status and stress among patients with chronic cerebrovascular stroke. Method: Design: This study used a quasi-experimental research design. Setting: The study was carried out at the neurology department unit at Damanhour University Hospital. Egypt. Subjects: All patients (50) with cerebrovascular stroke who were admitted to the aforementioned settings at the time of data collection made up the sample, which was chosen using a convenient sampling technique. Tools: Tool I: Health assessment Sheet, Tool II: - Functional Independence Measure (FIM Instrument), Tool III: Cohen's Perceived Stress Scale Short Version, Tool IV: Patients' Knowledge about Stroke, and Tool V: Patient's Practices of Stroke care checklist. Results: There were statistically significant differences, improvements in functional status, and reductions found in total stress levels among patients with chronic cerebrovascular stroke pre & post-training program implementation (P<0.001). Conclusion: The present study concluded that the training program significantly had a positive effect on improved functional status and reduced levels of stress among those with chronic cerebrovascular stroke.
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