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Impact of Stigma, Social Support, and Resilience on Post-traumatic Growth among Patients with Stroke: A Cross-Sectional Study
Ga-Eul Park, Heekyung Chang
Korean J Adult Nurs 2025;37(1):13-24.   Published online February 28, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7475/kjan.2025.37.1.13
Purpose
The aim of this study was to identify the effects of stigma, social support, and resilience on post-traumatic growth in patients with stroke and to provide foundational data for developing nursing interventions that can effectively promote post-traumatic growth in this population.
Methods
This cross-sectional study employed a questionnaire-based survey. The participants were 150 patients who attended the neurology outpatient clinic three months after a stroke diagnosis. Data were collected between February and April 2024 using a structured self-report questionnaire. Analyses included descriptive statistics, reliability analysis, inferential statistics(independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, and Scheffé's test), and hierarchical multiple regression using SPSS/WIN 27.0.
Results
The mean post-traumatic growth score was 2.52±1.05 out of 5. Significant factors affecting post-traumatic growth were age, education, religion, the presence of a housemate, income, time since stroke onset, stroke type, and stroke recurrence. Post-traumatic growth was positively correlated with social support (r=.44, p<.001) and resilience (r=.53, p<.001), but not significantly correlated with stigma. Regression analysis identified resilience (β=.37, p<.001), religion (β=.29, p<.001), and stroke type (β=.23, p=.033) as significant predictors, explaining 44.2% of the variance in post-traumatic growth (F=9.45, p<.001).
Conclusion
Developing and implementing nursing interventions to increase resilience may be crucial for promoting post-traumatic growth in patients with stroke. Further research is needed to design and evaluate these interventions.
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Review Article

The Effects of Aromatherapy on Stroke Symptoms in Stroke Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
A Reum Lim, Hyun Kyoung Kim
Korean J Adult Nurs 2024;36(2):85-101.   Published online May 31, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7475/kjan.2024.36.2.85
Purpose
This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the effects of aromatherapy interventions on stroke symptoms in stroke patients.
Methods
This study adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines. Relevant studies published between 2004 and 2022 were searched in the PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, ERIC, and RISS databases. The review included randomized and non-randomized studies of stroke patients who received aromatherapy interventions targeting stroke symptoms. The extracted literature was evaluated via the ROB 2 and ROBINS-1 quality appraisal checklists and visualized using a risk-of-bias visualization tool.
Results
The review included five randomized controlled trials and five quasi-experimental studies. The results showed that aromatherapy, administered through massage, inhalation, acupressure, mouth care, and olfactory stimulation, was effective in alleviating pain, constipation, oral health, motor power, muscle strength, balance, fatigue, and sleep quality. Aromatherapy also demonstrated beneficial effects in reducing depression, stress, delirium, blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate, serum cortisol, and antioxidants, while enhancing happiness, body temperature, and quality of life. A meta-analysis of mean differences in post-test results revealed that three studies reported a significant effect on pain, with an effect size of 1.85 (95% CI, 0.18~3.51).
Conclusion
Aromatherapy had positive effects on physical, physiological, psychological, cognitive, and integrative health outcomes. We recommend the use of aromatherapy in stroke patients to improve pain relief and health outcomes.

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  • Traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine in the management of ischemic stroke: a narrative review
    S. Sowmiya, Rukaiah Fatma Begum, L. S. Dhivya, Praveen Rajendran, N. Harikrishnan, Ankul Singh S
    Frontiers in Pharmacology.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
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Original Articles
Effects of a Multimodal Sensory Stimulation Intervention on Glasgow Coma Scale Scores in Stroke Patients with Unconsciousness
Faozi Ekan, Fadlilah Siti, Dwiyanto Yusup, Retnaningsih Listyana Natalia, Krisnanto Paulinus Deny, Sumarni
Korean J Adult Nurs 2021;33(6):649-656.   Published online December 31, 2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7475/kjan.2021.33.6.649
Purpose
This study investigated how multimodal sensory stimulation affected Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) scores in stroke patients with decreased consciousness at Dr. Moewardi Hospital in Surakarta, Indonesia.
Methods
We employed a quasi-experimental approach with a pretest and posttest control group design. The control and intervention groups each contained 22 participants, all of whom were recruited via convenience sampling. The intervention group was given multimodal sensory stimulation (auditory, visual, olfactory, gustatory, and tactile) five times daily for a total of five days, with each session lasting 25 minutes. By contrast, the control group only received routine care from the hospital (i.e., no intervention). For statistical analysis, we used both the Wilcoxon test and Mann-Whitney test.
Results
We found a significant increase in posttest GCS scores for the intervention group (from 9.63 to 13.18, p=.001), but there was no significant increase for the control group (from 10.09 to 10.54, p=.085).
Conclusion
In this study, multimodal sensory stimulation effectively increased GCS scores in stroke patients with decreased consciousness. Nurses can use this intervention to improve sensory and GCS scores for such patients while in the intensive care unit.

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    Smritikana Adak, Rashmimala Pradhan, Sujyotsna Jena, Subhalaxmi Pradhan, Lulup Kumar Sahoo, Mamata Swain
    Journal of Integrative Nursing.2025; 7(1): 33.     CrossRef
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    Neha Raichur, Raghavendrasingh Dharwadkar
    MGM Journal of Medical Sciences.2025; 12(1): 13.     CrossRef
  • Impact of auditory stimulation nursing protocol on auditory response in cerebrovascular stroke patients
    Mohammed ElSayed Zaky, Hanan Ahmed Al Sebaee, Nagat El Morsy Ibrahiem, Heba Ahmed Mohammed, Mohammad Edrees Mohammad
    Journal of Integrative Nursing.2024; 6(2): 111.     CrossRef
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    Sanjay Tejraj Parmar, Charulata Deshpande, Dipti Sambhajirao Kadam
    BMJ Case Reports.2024; 17(4): e257339.     CrossRef
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    Harsh R Nathani, Nishigandha P Deodhe, Ruchika J Zade, Grisha R Ratnani
    Cureus.2023;[Epub]     CrossRef
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Purpose
This study identified relationships among person-centered care environment, patient engagement, and patient outcomes in stroke rehabilitation patients.
Methods
This descriptive, correlational study was conducted using data from 243 post-stroke patients who were admitted in 6 rehabilitation hospitals. We collected data using self-report, structured questionnaires, which included items about the person-centered care environment, patient engagement, patient outcomes (patient satisfaction with nursing care, activities of daily living, levels of depression), and demographic characteristics. Path analysis and descriptive analyses were performed using SPSS 20.0 and AMOS 20.0.
Results
The hypothesized path model fit well for data based on goodness-of-fit indices. In the path model, person-centered care environment was significantly related to patient engagement and patient satisfaction with nursing care but not to activities of daily living and levels of depression, controlling for demographic characteristics. Additionally, person-centered care was significantly related to patient satisfaction with nursing care and reduction of depression through patient engagement.
Conclusion
Findings indicate the importance of developing a person-centered care environment to improve satisfaction with nursing care for stroke rehabilitation patients. A person-centered care environment improves patient engagement, which might be a significant factor in patient outcomes, including reduced depression for stroke rehabilitation patients.

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    Hyun Jin Jung, Seon Hwa Park, Jung Hwa Jo, Hyun Jo Youn, A Ram Kim, Da Hye Lee, Mi Sun Park
    Asian Oncology Nursing.2024; 24(1): 21.     CrossRef
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Effect of Self-Regulation and Social Support Intervention on the Life Quality in Patients with Post-Stroke Urinary Incontinence
Heltty Heltty, Ratna Sitorus, Nury Nusdwinuringtyas, Evi Martha
Korean J Adult Nurs 2021;33(4):399-405.   Published online August 31, 2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7475/kjan.2021.33.4.399

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  • Impact of applying the theory of human becoming and self-care deficit theory of nursing on insomnia in after stroke urinary incontinence patients
    Heltty Heltty, Ratna Sitorus, Haryanto Haryanto
    Frontiers of Nursing.2024; 11(3): 259.     CrossRef
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    Heltty Heltty, Basso Palingrungi, Apriyanti Apriyanti
    The Journal of Palembang Nursing Studies.2023; 2(1): 20.     CrossRef
  • Patient, Family, and Peer Engagement in Nursing Care as an Effort to Improve the Functional Independence of Post-stroke Urinary Incontinence Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study
    Heltty Heltty
    Cureus.2022;[Epub]     CrossRef
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Mediating Effects of Self-Care Competence on the Relationship between Uncertainty and Quality of Life in Stroke Patients
Eunhee Jo, Su-Jin Lee, Jung-Hwa Jo
Korean J Adult Nurs 2021;33(1):56-66.   Published online February 28, 2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7475/kjan.2021.33.1.56
Purpose
This study investigates the mediating effects of self-care competence on the relationship between uncertainty and quality of life in stroke patients. Methods: This study adopts a descriptive research approach using 158 patients diagnosed with ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke through brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) or Computed Tomography (CT). The data collection period was from May 20, 2020 to September 29, 2020. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation coefficient analysis, and a three-step regression analysis using Baron and Kenny’s method for mediation. Results: The mean scores for uncertainty, self-care competence, and quality of life were 3.07±0.49, 3.66±1.07, and 3.54±0.93, respectively. Self-care competence was found to completely mediate the relationship between uncertainty and quality of life (z=-5.31, p<.001), and its explanatory power was 77.2%. Conclusion: To improve the quality of life among stoke patients in uncertain situations, it is necessary to improve their self-care competence and develop step-by-step and differentiated self-care competence enhancement programs through multidisciplinary collaboration.

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    Enhee Jo, Ju-Young Park, Young Jun Jang
    Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing.2024; 31(3): 315.     CrossRef
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    Ha-Young Park, In-Sun Yeom, Yoo-Jin Kim
    Heliyon.2023; 9(6): e16430.     CrossRef
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    Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing.2023; 30(3): 325.     CrossRef
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Factors Affecting Health Behavior of Patients with Stroke: Focusing on Health Literacy of Patients and Family Caregivers
Jimin Jeong, Jieun Cha
Korean J Adult Nurs 2020;32(6):632-641.   Published online December 31, 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7475/kjan.2020.32.6.632
Purpose
This study aimed to identify how health literacy in patients with stroke and their family caregivers influences their health behavior. Methods: A total of 95 patient-family caregiver dyads were recruited from March to September 2018. Health literacy was measured using the newest vital sign and the health behavior scale was used to identify the health behavior of patients. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent t-tests, one-way analysis of variance, Pearson’s correlation, and multiple regression. Results: The mean age of patients with stroke and family caregivers was 69.44±8.25 and 54.01±14.42 years, respectively. The proportion of women in the family caregivers was 72.6%. The average health literacy score of patients with stroke and their family caregivers was 2.26±1.75 and 3.03±1.97, respectively. The multiple regression analysis revealed that patients’ interest in health (p<.001), health literacy (p=.037), age (p=.001), and caregivers’ gender (p=.028) were the significant factors influencing health behavior of patients with stroke. Conclusion: In providing optimal care, nurses must ensure that information is provided to both patients and their family caregivers in a clear and effective manner. To improve health behavior in patients with stroke, various strategies are needed to increase their interest in health while considering their age and health literacy.

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    GyeongChae MUN, JaeLan SHIM
    Patient Education and Counseling.2024; 129: 108398.     CrossRef
  • Evaluation of the health literacy in patients with stroke and relationship between health literacy and functional status on quality of life in patients with stroke
    Pınar Özge Başaran, Ayşe Gülşen Doğan
    Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine.2024; 7(1): 32.     CrossRef
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Post-traumatic Growth among Stroke Patients: Impact of Hope, Meaning in Life, and Social Support
Young Ju Jeong, Hee Sun Kim
Korean J Adult Nurs 2019;31(6):605-617.   Published online December 31, 2019
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7475/kjan.2019.31.6.605
PURPOSE
This study explored the level of Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG) in stroke patients receiving rehabilitation treatment and identified the effects of hope, meaning in life, and social support on PTG.
METHODS
A sample of 165 participants was surveyed in a cross-sectional study. Data were collected from January 17, 2018 to April 9, 2018 using self-report structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics and hierarchical regression analysis with SPSS/WIN 24.0 program.
RESULTS
The mean score for PTG in stroke patients was 2.82±1.14 (range 0~5). Living with family (t=−2.37, p=.019), having a religion (t=2.91 p=.004), higher income (F=8.94, p<.001), shorter period in stroke diagnosis (≤6 month) (F=3.88, p=.010), having no speech defect (t=−2.24, p=.026), and good functional status (F=3.99, p=.020) were associated with higher PTG. The higher levels of hope (r=.73, p<.001), higher meaning in life (r=.64, p<.001), and higher social support (r=.49, p<.001) were related to higher PTG. Hierarchical regression analysis showed that hope (β=.43, p<.001), meaning in life (β=.25, p=.001), and social support (β=.12, p=.044) were effective factors of PTG in stroke patients. These variables accounted for 42%p of the variance in PTG (F=20.52, p<.001).
CONCLUSION
The study provides insights into how hope, meaning in life, and social support promote PTG in stroke patients. To increase PTG in stroke patients receiving rehabilitation treatment, health care providers should consider developing intervention programs to help increase hope, meaning in life, and social support.

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    Ga-Eul Park, Heekyung Chang
    Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2025; 37(1): 13.     CrossRef
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PURPOSE
This study aims to identify the effects of health literacy and stroke knowledge on adherence to self-care behavior among the elderly with ischemic stroke.
METHODS
The participants were 92 outpatients aged 65 or older with ischemic stroke, who were visiting the neurology or neurosurgery departments of two general hospitals in Chungcheongbuk-do between November 20, 2018, and April 9, 2019. The SPSS/WIN 23.0 program was used to analyze descriptive statistics, independent t-tests, and one-way ANOVA, and multiple regression.
RESULTS
The mean age of participants was 73.25±5.72 and the proportion of men was 71.7%. The average score for health literacy, stroke knowledge, and adherence to self-care behavior were 9.26±2.32, 10.34±2.53, and 81.67±14.72, respectively. There were statistically significant differences in adherence to self-care behavior according to living and time since stroke. Adherence to self-care behavior and health literacy showed a statistically significant positive correlation with stroke knowledge. Stroke knowledge, living alone, and time since stroke(less than one year) were significantly related to the adherence to self-care behavior. This regression model explained 24.0% of the variance in the adherence to self-care behavior.
CONCLUSION
To improve the adherence to self-care behavior in the elderly with ischemic stroke, it is necessary to develop and implement educational program for those who live alone and who have experienced stroke less than one year previously.

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    Eunhee Jo, Su-Jin Lee, Jung-Hwa Jo
    Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2021; 33(1): 56.     CrossRef
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PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to assess the awareness of warning signs of stroke and identify the risk factors influencing such awareness among diabetics with hypertension who are at a high risk for stroke.
METHODS
Data from the 2017 Korea Community Health Survey were used. A total of 15,536 adults older than 30 years diagnosed with hypertension and diabetes mellitus were included in the final analysis. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, χ2 test, and logistic regression with SPSS/WIN 24.0 program.
RESULTS
Among the five warning signs of stroke, “sudden trouble in speaking or understanding” (79.0%) was the most commonly identified one and “sudden severe headache with an unknown cause” (65.2%) was the least. Only 48.8% participants identified all five warning signs and 11.8% could not identify any of them. In the logistic regression model, the risk of unawareness of warning signs of stroke was significantly higher among those aged 30~49 years and 70 years or older, with a lower educational level, without a spouse, and with a heavy alcohol consumption and current smoking status.
CONCLUSION
The level of awareness of warning signs was low in hypertensive diabetic adults. To improve awareness of warning signs of stroke, a customized educational program should be provided to hypertensive diabetic adults considering the risk factors relevant to unawareness of warning signs of stroke. The education on warning signs of stroke can potentially lead to a reduction in morbidity in the survivors.

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Factors Influencing Family Caregivers' Self-management of Acute Stroke Survivors
Ji Yeon Lee, Hee Kyung Chang
Korean J Adult Nurs 2018;30(6):669-680.   Published online December 31, 2018
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7475/kjan.2018.30.6.669
PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with family caregivers' self-management of acute stroke survivors.
METHODS
The study participants were 130 stroke survivors and their caregivers. Data on participant characteristics, depression, task difficulty, survivor memory and behavioral problem, and self-management were collected from July 1 to September 30, 2017 using a structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed with the SPSS/WIN 23.0 program for descriptive statistics, using independent t-test, one-way analysis of variance, Pearson's correlation coefficient and enter multiple regression analysis.
RESULTS
Significant factors associated with self-management for family caregivers were survivors' age, the presence of comorbidities, the relationship between caregivers and survivors, and the presence of an alternative caregiver. Self-management has negative correlations with depression, task difficulty, and the occurrence of survivor memory and behavioral problems. The determining factors affecting caregiver self-management were caregiver depression (β=−.46, p < .001) and survivor age (β=.32, p=.004), and their explanation power was about 37%.
CONCLUSION
The results suggest that caregiver depression and survivor age should be considered in developing the nursing interventions to improve family caregiver self-management. Furthermore, findings underscore the importance of early screening and ongoing psychological assessments for depression in family caregivers of stroke survivors.
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Factors Influencing Resilience in Hospitalized Patients with Stroke
Jong Kyung Lee, Ji Yeong Yun
Korean J Adult Nurs 2018;30(4):385-393.   Published online August 31, 2018
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7475/kjan.2018.30.4.385
PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to identify the factors influencing resilience of patients with stroke.
METHODS
A cross-sectional descriptive research design was used. The subjects of this study were 136 hospitalized patients with stroke in Dankook university hospital in Cheonan, Korea. Data were collected from August 2016 to March 2017 using a structured questionnaire including patient's characteristics, depression, uncertainty, social support, self-efficacy, and resilience. Data were analyzed using the SPSS/WIN 21.0 program for descriptive statistics, using independent t-test, one way analysis of variance, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and multiple regression.
RESULTS
Resilience had a statistically significant relationship with education (t=−2.17, p=.032), duration of diagnosis (F=4.09, p=.019), and mobility (F=4.44, p=.014). Further, depression (r=−.30, p < .001), self-efficacy (r=.44, p < .001), and social support (r=.37, p < .001) were significantly correlated with resilience. In the multiple regression analysis, self-efficacy and social support were statistically significant factors that explained 30.3% of variance of resilience in hospitalized patients with stroke. Depression and uncertainty were not found to be significant.
CONCLUSION
The results of the study indicate that factors influencing resilience are self-efficacy and social support. Therefore, nursing intervention programs for increasing the resilience should include strategies for improving self-efficacy and social support for hospitalized patients with stroke.

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Nursing Algorithm for Stroke Patients with Sensory Disorder
Yoonjeong Lee, Jia Lee
Korean J Adult Nurs 2018;30(3):301-313.   Published online June 30, 2018
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7475/kjan.2018.30.3.301
PURPOSE
Although post-stroke sensory disorder is different from post-stroke pain, it is often considered as central pain or overlooked in the clinical field. The purposes of this study were to develop the nursing algorithm for stroke patients with sensory disorder and examine its effect.
METHODS
The study used a methodological design to develop the nursing algorithm and a pretest-posttest design to examine its effect in stroke patients. The algorithm was developed through the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) using systematic review, expert panel interview, and patient interview. The algorithm was applied to 51 ischemic stroke patients experiencing sensory disorder at subacute stage by 10 nurses in a university hospital in Seoul city, Korea.
RESULTS
The contents of the algorithm included inclusion and exclusion criteria for relevant patients, assessment tool developed in this study, and the intervention (non-pharmacological and pharmacological) process based on the assessment results. The assessment tool and the intervention process had acceptable inter-rater reliability with Cohen's Kappa .82 and .94, respectively. The scores of sensory disorder decreased from 2.71 to 0.51 with the algorithm application in 51 patients.
CONCLUSION
The nursing algorithm for sensory disorder in stroke patients improved the symptoms and can be used conveniently by clinical nurses. Using this algorithm, nurses can provide relevant care for stroke patients with stiff, cool, obtuse, or vibrating sensors that cause insomnia, anorexia, and physical functional decline.

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PURPOSE
This study aimed to develop a navigation program for family caregivers of stroke patients admitted to a rehabilitation hospital and evaluate differences in caregiver outcomes before and after the intervention.
METHODS
The navigation program consists of education, demonstration and return demonstration. To evaluate the program, we conducted a quasi-experimental study in 44 caregivers (22 experimental group received the navigation program vs. 22 controls group did not received). Caregivers completed the burden, anxiety, depression, self efficacy, caregiving mastery, quality of life, and patient's Activities of Daily Living (ADL). Data were collected using self-report structured questionnaires. The data were analyzed using the SPSS/WIN 21.0 with the χ2-test, and independent t-test.
RESULTS
Compared with the control group, caregivers who received the navigation program reported significant decrease in caregiver burden, depressive symptoms and anxiety and significant improvement in their mastery, self-efficacy, quality of life and patient's ADL.
CONCLUSION
Delivering the navigation program to family caregivers of stroke patients in a rehabilitation hospital setting was feasible. Our results provide preliminary support for the navigation program to reduce negative outcomes (e.g., burden, anxiety, depression) and improve positive outcomes (e.g., mastery, self efficacy, quality of life, patient's activities of daily living) in family caregivers who experience first stroke diagnosis of their loved one.
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PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to examine whether the uncertainty mediates relationship between rehabilitation motivation and social support.
METHODS
Participants were 123 adults patients diagnosed as stroke in a hospital located in a Metropolitan City. Data were collected by self-administered questionnaires measuring uncertainty, family support and medical team support as social support, rehabilitation motivation. Data were analyzed using t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson's correlation, and multiple regression analyses. The significance of mediating effect was analyzed by Sobel test.
RESULTS
Family support and uncertainty, respectively, were influential on rehabilitation motivation (β=.39, p < .001, β=-.18, p=.011). Uncertainty showed partial mediating effect on relationship between family support and rehabilitation motivation, however, the effect was not significant (Z=1.63, p=.103).
CONCLUSION
Interventions improving family support and decreasing uncertainty may be helpful in enhancing rehabilitation motivation.

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Impact of Stroke Knowledge, Fear of Recurrence on Health Behavior in Patients with Ischemic Stroke
Yun Ok Choi, JuHee Lee
Korean J Adult Nurs 2017;29(3):302-312.   Published online June 30, 2017
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7475/kjan.2017.29.3.302
PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to identify the following: knowledge of stroke, fear of recurrence and health behaviors among patients with ischemic stroke. Further, factors influencing health behavior will be described.
METHODS
Data were collected from 180 patients with ischemic stroke at a general hospital. The study instruments included items about general and health related characteristics, a Stroke Knowledge Scale, a Stroke Fear of Recurrence Scale, and a Health Behavior Scale. Hierarchical regression method was conducted to examine predictors of health behavior.
RESULTS
The mean age of the participants was 63.62±11.10 years, and 57.8% of the sample was men. The mean score for stroke knowledge (possible range=0~17) was 14.99±1.76, the mean score for fear of recurrence (possible range=0~32) was 23.16±3.75, and the mean score for health behavior (possible range=20~80) was 54.69±6.46. Stroke knowledge and fear of recurrence were associated with health behavior in patients with ischemic stroke (F=9.98, p < .001, Adjusted R²=.43).
CONCLUSION
The results demonstrated that stroke knowledge and fear of recurrence impacts the health behavior among patients with ischemic stroke. Thus, nursing interventions which focused on fear of recurrence as well as enhancing stroke knowledge could help health behavior in patients with ischemic stroke.

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Spirituality and Quality of Life Model of Family Caregivers Caring for Patients with Stroke: Path Analysis
Jiyeong Lee, Jinsun Yong
Korean J Adult Nurs 2016;28(6):619-627.   Published online December 31, 2016
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7475/kjan.2016.28.6.619
PURPOSE
This study was to test a structural model of spirituality and the quality of life of stroke survivors' caregivers in order to provide guidelines for the development of intervention and strategies to improve their quality of life.
METHODS
Data were collected from 133 family caregivers of stroke patients who were hospitalized in C university hospital located in Seoul. Data collection using survey questionnaires was done from May, 2013 to February, 2014.
RESULTS
Fitness of the hypothetical model was appropriate. Physical component of quality of life of family caregivers is directly affected by two variables (51.5%), burden and depression. Mental component of quality of life of family caregivers is directly affected by three variables (77.6%), depression, burden, and functional dependence of patients. Depression as well as burden were directly affected by spirituality and functional dependence of patients respectively. Thus, spirituality directly affected depression and burden and indirectly affected the quality of life of family caregivers.
CONCLUSION
Therefore, spiritual intervention to improve the stroke caregivers' quality of life might be necessary to support and strengthen their spirituality as a mediating variable that can contribute to decreasing their depression and burden.

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Effects of a Dysphagia Nursing Protocol on Reducing Aspiration Pneumonia and Improving Daily Activity Dependency in Patients with Acute Stroke
Jung Hee Han, Gee Eun Lee, Joo Hyun Jun, Yoo Jin Lim, Eun Jin Yoon, Yeo Ok Kim
Korean J Adult Nurs 2015;27(3):304-313.   Published online June 30, 2015
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7475/kjan.2015.27.3.304
PURPOSE
Aspiration pneumonia (AP) is the major complication of dysphagia in patients with acute stroke. Nursing management for dysphagia influences on patients' health outcomes. The purpose of this study was to develop and evaluate the effects of Dysphagia Nursing Protocol (DNP) for patients with acute stroke. We aimed to examine the incidence of AP and the dependency rate at the discharge.
METHODS
We used a non-equivalent control group posttest only design in this study. DNP was developed with content validity index > 0.75 in all items. This protocol was composed of the evaluation, education, complication prevention, and checking phases. After training the staff nurses, we applied DNP protocol to the experimental group. The control group was enrolled from June to August 2013 (n=80), and the experimental group was June to August 2014 (n=64).
RESULTS
The incidence of AP was 16.3% in control group while 4.7% in experimental group (p=.028), and the Odds Ratio (OR) was 0.26 (p=.045). The dependency ratio was 66.3% in control group while 43.8% in experimental group (p=.011), and the OR was 0.33 (p=.011).
CONCLUSION
DNP was beneficial for the reducing the risk of AP and the improved the functional status.

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The Phenomenological Study on the Experiences of Nasogastric Tube Feeding among Cerebral Stoke Patients with Dysphagia
Ju Yeun Kim, Young Whee Lee, Eui Young Cho, Hye Won Kang
Korean J Adult Nurs 2014;26(5):592-602.   Published online October 31, 2014
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7475/kjan.2014.26.5.592
PURPOSE
This study was to provide understanding about the meaning of nasogastric tube feeding experiences by the cerebral stoke patients with dysphagia.
METHODS
Data were collected through a face to face interview from five cerebral stroke patients who had dysphagia along with a nasogastric tube insertion. The contents of the interviews were analyzed using the hermeneutics phenomenological method developed by van Manen.
RESULTS
The experience of having a nasogastric tube was not only limited to physical problems but also was linked to other psychological problems. Many patients reported that they tolerated the nasogastric tube in order to overcome the stroke along with the desire to eventually take food orally. The essential themes associated with the experience of nasogastric tube insertion were: "The loss of pleasure from food", "The loss of human relationship from surrounding table", "Cower and shrink from the different appearance to others" and "Acceptance for life in painful experiences".
CONCLUSION
This study would highlights the importance of not only physical focused care but also psychological and social aspects. Therefore, nurses should consider all factors when providing nursing care to stroke patient with nasogastric tube feeding.

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Influencing and Mediating Factors in Health Behaviors among Stroke Patients
Min Kyeong Kim, Hye Ryun Lee, Ju Yeon Kwon, Hyun Soo Oh
Korean J Adult Nurs 2013;25(6):610-621.   Published online December 31, 2013
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7475/kjan.2013.25.6.610
PURPOSE
The study was designed to identify influencing and mediating factors of health behaviors of stroke patients based on the hypothetical model constructed in this study.
METHODS
Non-experimental correlational research design was used. One hundred and five stroke patients were conveniently selected from one university hospital located in Incheon. Data were collected with survey and analyzed by path analysis to examine the significant influencing and mediating factors of health behaviors in stroke patients.
RESULTS
Age, diagnosis, disability in ADL, knowledge related to health behavior, and self-efficacy had significant direct causal influences on health behavior. And it was shown that knowledge and self-efficacy mediated influence of cohabitation status with family (whether or not living together with family) on health behavior. Self-efficacy also mediated influence of knowledge on health behavior.
CONCLUSION
From the results, it was proposed that providing knowledge related to health behavior and enhancing self-efficacy by educating skill necessary for health behaviors and promoting health related beliefs might increase health behavior particularly for stroke patients living together with family.
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Development and Utilization of Assessment and Intervention Checklist for Post-stroke Dysphagia
Eun Ha Lee, Ja Yun Choi
Korean J Adult Nurs 2013;25(2):113-124.   Published online April 30, 2013
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7475/kjan.2013.25.1.113
PURPOSE
Purposes of this study were to develop a reliable and valid checklist to assess and manage post-stroke dysphagia and to identify its utilization.
METHODS
The first step was to develop checklist through systematic literatures reviews, to test the content validity from 11 clinical experts, and to test the construct validity and the internal consistency from 97 patients with post-stroke dysphagia. The second step was to identify clinical use of the checklist from the same 97 patients.
RESULTS
A total of 18 items compromised the assessment checklist and 64 items for intervention checklist. Internal consistencies of assessment checklist and intervention checklist were .84 and .98, respectively. In both checklists, level of utilization of general appearance was the highest, while that of early signs of aspiration was the lowest. The utilization levels of two checklists were significantly higher among patients who were less than 60 years old, and had liquid diet, facial paralysis, and previous history of aspiration pneumonia.
CONCLUSION
We found that the checklists were reliable and valid. Further study is needed to develop specific strategies to improve nurses' use of assessment and intervention checklists for post-stroke dysphagia.
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Balance Confidence and Balance Ability among Community-residing Stroke Patients
Jung Hee Kim, Oksoo Kim
J Korean Acad Adult Nurs 2010;22(4):430-437.   Published online August 31, 2010
PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to investigate the balance confidence and balance ability among community-residing stroke patients. METHODS: The sample for this study was a convenience sample obtained from patients who visited welfare centers for the disabled in three cities from October to December in 2009. The Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale and Berg Balance Scale were used to measure confidence in task performance and balance ability. RESULTS: The level of balance confidence and balance ability were low in these subjects. There was a significant relationship between balance confidence and balance ability (r=.424, p=.000). Subjects with less balance ability felt less balance confidence. CONCLUSION: Among community-residing stroke patients, falls are common. Falls prevention which may contribute to the incidence of fall and fall related injury should be part of stroke rehabilitation plan. Also, it is necessary that an intervention for falls prevention after stroke should take into account factors such as the balance confidence and balance ability.
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The Recovery Experience of Young Adults and Middle Aged Stroke Patients
Ju Young Ha, Hyung Suk Park, Sang Ju Lee, Jeong Hae Jeon, Ho Yoon Jo, Young Ju Jee
J Korean Acad Adult Nurs 2010;22(3):342-351.   Published online June 30, 2010
PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to determine an increase in the number of younger and middle-aged people who have a stroke and the differences in their recovery experience compared with older people.
METHODS
The research question for this study was "What is the recovery experience of young adults and middle-aged people who suffer a stroke?". In order to answer the question, the grounded theory method was utilized. The data was collected through individual in-depth interviews of six participants, their age ranged from 36 to 45 years old.
RESULTS
After comparative analysis, the core category was "standing up for oneself with limit". The experience process were categorized into four stages: 'Facing Reality stage', 'Motivation stage', 'Desire Recovery stage', 'Self-Overcoming stage'.
CONCLUSION
Most of the research for the recovery process was prognostic in nature and the results. This study was demonstrated certain indicators which can be useful in further research.
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Effects of the Meridian Massage on the Hand Edema, Activities of Daily Living, and Depression in Stroke Patients
Jeong Soon Lee, Nam Sook Seo
J Korean Acad Adult Nurs 2010;22(2):171-181.   Published online April 30, 2010
PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of the meridian massage on the hand edema, activities of daily living (ADL), and depression in hemiplegic stroke patients.
METHODS
The research was a quasi-experimental design using a non-equivalent control group pre-post test. The subjects were 40 stroke patients who admitted to rehabilitation department in a hospital. The data was collected from January to March, 2009 used the millimeter measurement for checking hand edema and the structured questionnaires. The meridian massage on affected hand was carried out for 10 minutes per day during 2 weeks to the experimental group. Descriptive statistics, -test, Fisher's exact test, and t-test with SPSS/WIN 12.0 program were used to analyze the data.
RESULTS
After the intervention, there were statistically significant differences in the changes of hand edema, ADL, and depression in the experimental group compared with the control group.
CONCLUSION
The meridian massage was effective in improving hand edema, the level of ADL, and depression for the hemiplegic stroke patients. Therefore the meridian massage can be utilized as an effective adjuvant therapy for stroke patients suffering from hand edema in clinical practice.
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The Reliability and Validity of Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA) in Stroke Patients
Sung Hee Yoo, Eui Guem Oh, Mi Jung Youn
J Korean Acad Adult Nurs 2009;21(6):559-569.   Published online December 31, 2009
PURPOSE
This study was to examine the reliability and validity of Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA) as a nutritional measurement for stroke patients.
METHODS
This was a methodological study performed from May 6 to June 10, 2009 at a tertiary university hospital in Seoul. For reliability of PG-SGA, inter-rater reliability was used for statistics. For concurrent validity, BMI and biomarkers were compared between PG-SGA 0 ~ 8 and > or = 9. In addition, sensitivity, specificity, and predictive value of PG-SGA compared with SGA were calculated using a contingency table. For predictive validity, hospital day, complications, and readmission within 1-month after discharge were compared between PG-SGA 0 ~ 8 and > or = 9.
RESULTS
Correlation of PG-SGA score between two observers was 0.83, and kappa value for the agreement of severe malnutrition was 0.78(all p(s) < .001). The scored PG-SGA showed high sensitivity and specificity (100% and 96.7%, respectively). Severe undernourished patients (PG-SGA > or = 9) had significantly low TLC, protein, albumin, and prealbumin (all p(s) < .01) compared with non-undernourished patients (PG-SGA 0 ~ 8). Also, in severe undernourished patients, complications and readmission (all p(s) = 0.01) were more often represented, and hospital days (p = .013) were significantly delayed.
CONCLUSION
PG-SGA is a reliable and valid measurement to assess nutritional status for stroke patients.
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Acceptance of Disability and Related Factors of Hemiplegic Elderly and Non-Elderly
Mi Hee Kim
J Korean Acad Adult Nurs 2009;21(5):547-558.   Published online October 31, 2009
PURPOSE
This study was conducted to study the acceptance of disability and influential factors between hemiplegic elderly and non-elderly after stroke.
METHODS
Data were collected with questionnaires from 104 elderly and 134 non-elderly with hemiplegia. Data were analyzed by chi-square-test, t-test, ANOVA, ANCOVA, Pearson correlation coefficient, and multiple regression.
RESULTS
Significant predictors of acceptance of disability were family support, activities of daily living, and age, and these factors accounted for 24.2% of variance in acceptance of disability in the hemiplegic elderly. On the other hand, the significant predictors were family support and employment, and these factors accounted for 32.3% of variance in acceptance of disability in the non-elderly. Family support was the most influential variable in both the elderly and the non-elderly.
CONCLUSION
An acceptance of disability program for the hemiplegic elderly should be designed differently from that for the non-elderly.
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Knowledge of Stroke Symptoms and Risk Factors Among Older Adults
Nam Yi Han, Eun Ah Ko, Seon Young Hwang
J Korean Acad Adult Nurs 2009;21(3):314-323.   Published online June 30, 2009
PURPOSE
This descriptive study was conducted to identify the level of knowledge of stroke symptoms and risk factors among older adults.
METHODS
A total of 200 older adults over 65 years of age were conveniently recruited from out patient departments of two hospitals and a health care center from October to November 2008. The level of knowledge was assessed using both open-ended questions and a structured questionnaire based on semi-structured interviews. Data were analyzed by t-tests and ANOVA using the SPSS program.
RESULTS
52.5% of the sample had hypertension and 30% had diabetes. The mean knowledge scores for symptoms and risk factors were 8.4 +/- 3.1(out of 15) and 9.5 +/- 3.9 (out of 16), respectively. The older adults who had lower education, lower family income, and who lived in rural areas were more likely to have less knowledge of stroke symptom and risk factors(p < .05). There was no significant knowledge difference between the older adults who had at least one risk factor and those who had no risk factor for stroke.
CONCLUSIONS
Educational intervention should be focused on informing older adults who are at risk for stroke about the early symptoms and management of risk factors, especially those who have low education and low social status.
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The Effect of Meridian Acupressure on Constipation in the Bed-ridden Aged with Stroke
Young Hoe Jung, Jum Yi Jun
J Korean Acad Adult Nurs 2008;20(4):664-673.   Published online August 31, 2008
PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to identify the effect of meridian acupressure on constipation in bed-ridden aged inpatients. METHODS: The research design was a non-synchronized non-equivalent control group pretestposttest design. The subjects consisted of 28 bed-ridden aged inpatients. Meridian acupressure was administered to the experimental group at 30 minutes before breakfast every morning for two weeks. Each meridian was pressured for 10 seconds, 10 times. The frequency of defecation and stool form were examined every day. The data was analyzed by the chi-square-test, Fisher's exact test, t-test and repeated measures ANOVA. RESULTS: The experimental group given Meridian Acupressure had a higher frequency of defecation(F = 59.372, p = .000) and normal stool(F = 46.046, p = .000) than the control group. CONCLUSION: The results suggest that Meridian Acupressure was an effective method for the relief of constipation for bed-ridden aged inpatients. A follow -up research is needed to validate that other patients with constipation can use the Meridian Acupressure as a non-invasive nursing intervention instead of a laxative or enema.
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Recovery State of Hemorrhagic Stroke Patients: Exploratory Comparison of Recovery State between Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage(s-ICH) and Spontaneous Subarachnoid Hemorrhage(s-SAH)
Hyun Soo Oh, Wha Sook Seo, Hwa Yeon Cho, Mi Og Kim, Mi Ran Kim, Jina Mo
J Korean Acad Adult Nurs 2008;20(4):600-612.   Published online August 31, 2008
PURPOSE
This study was conducted to compare the recovery state of 6 month between s-ICH and s-SAH patients. The patients' recovery state was measured with 2 dimensions: functional and cognitive. METHODS: Non-experimental prospective design was adopted by including 108 hemorrhagic stroke patients(s-ICH: 52 vs s-SAH: 56) admitted to Intensive Care Unit of one university hospital. RESULTS: The study results showed that overall functional recovery state of s-SAH patients was better than that of s-ICH patients, and s-SAH patients also showed better recovery states in all of the sub-dimensions of functional recovery, such as feeding, grooming, and toileting, than those of s-ICH in 6 month. On the contrary, the study results showed that overall cognitive recovery states of 6 month between two groups were not significantly different. However, according to the results comparing the sub-dimensions of cognitive recovery, s-SAH patients' recovery states on attention, communication and memory were significantly better than those of s-ICH patients, while recovery states on problem solving, safety behavior, and social behavior between 2 groups were not significantly different. CONCLUSION: From the study results, it was noted that s-SAH patients showed better recovery states in cognitive dimension as well as in functional dimension compared with s-ICH patients.
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The Effect of Self-Help Management Program by Strengthen Self-Efficacy on Self-Efficacy and the Activities of Daily Living in Stroke Patients
In Sook Kim, Seung Joo Kang, Kye Ha Kim
J Korean Acad Adult Nurs 2008;20(4):526-536.   Published online August 31, 2008
PURPOSE
This study examined the effect of a self-help management program which strengthens self-efficacy on the self-efficacy and the activities of daily living(ADL) in stroke patients. METHODS: A quasi-experimental nonequivalent control group, pre and post design was used. The subjects consisted of 47 stroke patients. Twenty-six patients were assigned to the experimental group and 21 patients were assigned to the control group. The self-help management program by strengthen self-efficacy and general hospital care were carried out on the experimental group. General hospital care was performed on the control group. The data was collected before and 5 weeks after the program. All subjects were questioned about the self-efficacy and ADL before and after the program. RESULTS: The scores of the self-efficacy and ADL in the experimental group were higher than those in the control group. CONCLUSION: The self-help management program by strengthen self-efficacy is effective in increasing the self-efficacy and ADL. Therefore this program may be a useful intervention to increase the ADL in stroke patients.
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