Effect of Intensive Training on Stroke Prevention and Management Ability of Community Doctors: A Cross-Sectional Study
Year: 2021
Type: preprint
Abstract: Background: Prevention and treatment of stroke are very important to reduce the incidence of stroke-related disability and the associated death. This study aimed to investigate the current ability of community doctors in stroke management in the Jinjiang district of Chengdu, China, and the effect of intensive training on stroke prevention and management ability of these doctors.Methods: A self-designed questionnaire was used to investigate the current status of stroke management by community doctors in the Jinjiang district. Subsequently, a series of intensive stroke management training courses for community doctors was designed according to the relevant guidelines for cerebrovascular accident prevention and treatment in China. All community doctors were trained, and their ability to treat and prevent stroke was reassessed using the self-designed questionnaire.Results: Of the 450 questionnaires issued, 370 (74%) and 389 (77.8%) community doctors were enrolled before and after intensive training, respectively. The results showed that the stroke management ability of community doctors improved after intensive training (p < 0.05), including pre-hospital identification and management of stroke, and management of its risk factors.Conclusions: The stroke management ability of community doctors in the Jinjiang district of Chengdu can be improved by promoting intensive training.
Source: Research Square
Authors: Xuemin Zhong, Yao Huang, Lanying He, Jian Wang
Institutions: Chengdu Second People's Hospital, Western General Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W3177080776