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Design and validation of a comprehensive educational program for stroke nursing care: a mixed methods study.
Amir Mohamad Nazari1, Abbas Abbaszadeh2, Rouzbeh Kazemi3
1Master's Student in Medical-Surgical Nursing, Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
BMC Medical Education
|July 15, 2025
Summary
This study developed and validated a comprehensive stroke nursing care educational program. It enhances nurses
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Stroke Care
- Program Development
Background:
- Nurse education is crucial for advancing comprehensive stroke care.
- This study addresses the need for structured educational programs in stroke nursing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and validate a comprehensive educational program for stroke nursing care.
- To improve the quality of care provided to stroke patients through enhanced nursing education.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods approach was used, incorporating needs assessment, program design, and validation using Kern's model.
- Data collection involved literature review, interviews with nurses and patients, document analysis, and direct observation.
- Validation was performed through two Delphi rounds with over 70% expert consensus.
Main Results:
- Thirty learning topics were identified and validated through the Delphi method, with high expert agreement (Kendall's W = 0.735–0.755).
- Two initial topics were eliminated due to insufficient consensus, leading to an improved agreement in the second Delphi round.
- The study successfully validated a core set of 30 learning topics for the stroke nursing care program.
Conclusions:
- A validated educational program for professional stroke nursing care was developed.
- Continuous education is essential in neurology to equip nurses with current knowledge and skills for optimal stroke patient management.
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