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Educational Program Improved Senior Preparedness to Call 911 as a Response to Stroke
Ekaterina Volevach1, Hana Maršálková1, Jan Bobek1
1International Clinical Research Center, St. Anne's University Hospital Brno, Brno, Czech Republic.
Summary
A video-based educational program improved stroke symptom recognition and 911 response preparedness in older adults. Those with lower initial knowledge showed greater improvement, highlighting the program's potential for broader application.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Stroke disproportionately affects the elderly population.
- Universities of the Third Age (U3A) offer a platform to engage older adults in health initiatives.
- Improving stroke response in seniors is crucial for timely medical intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To enhance older adults' preparedness to call 911 upon recognizing stroke symptoms.
- To assess the effectiveness of a video-based educational program on stroke awareness.
Main Methods:
- A pretest-posttest design was employed with 206 participants from U3A in Brno.
- Participants viewed an educational movie on stroke and completed the Stroke Action Test.
- Stroke awareness was evaluated using video-clips of stroke and mimicking symptoms, with close-ended questions.
Main Results:
- The overall mean test score increased from 80% to 87% (p < 0.001).
- Participants with lower baseline knowledge demonstrated a significant improvement of 12%.
- The correct 911 call rate for stroke-mimicking symptoms improved, while the intention to call for non-stroke symptoms decreased.
Conclusions:
- A video-based educational intervention effectively improved senior preparedness for stroke emergencies.
- The high baseline preparedness in this U3A population resulted in a mild overall improvement.
- The intervention showed particular benefit for individuals with lower initial stroke knowledge, suggesting its utility in diverse elderly groups.
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