Content validity of the Post-Stroke Guidance and Follow-up Booklet

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Education
• Nursing Research
• Patient Education Materials

Background:

• Effective patient education is crucial for post-stroke recovery and management.
• Validated educational materials enhance adherence to care guidelines.
• The Post-Stroke Guidance and Follow-up Booklet aims to support stroke survivors.

Purpose of the Study:

• To establish content validity evidence for the Post-Stroke Guidance and Follow-up Booklet.
• To ensure the booklet is accurate, relevant, and understandable for its intended audience.
• To provide a foundation for the booklet's effective use in clinical practice.

Main Methods:

• A quantitative-qualitative approach was employed, utilizing two rounds of the Delphi method and content analysis.
• The Educational Content Validation Instrument in Health was administered to 53 independent expert judges.
• A Content Validity Index (CVI) threshold of 0.90 was set for acceptable validity.

Main Results:

• The study involved 14 participating nurses with significant experience in stroke care and educational material development.
• Content analysis of judges' feedback led to refinements in material conformation, objectivity, accuracy, and perception.
• Specific improvements included spelling corrections, addition of a functionality scale, and refinement of technical terms and language.
• The Content Validity Index reached a high concordance of 0.97 in the second validation round.

Conclusions:

• The Post-Stroke Guidance and Follow-up Booklet has demonstrated satisfactory sources of content validity evidence.
• The rigorous validation process ensures the booklet's suitability for guiding and supporting post-stroke patients.
• The findings support the use of this booklet as a reliable educational tool in stroke care.