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NCT Number: NCT03391713

The Effectiveness of Waiting Room Posters for Stroke Education

The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of posters in improving patient awareness and knowledge of the signs and symptoms of stroke. The control group study will be conducted in the first two weeks. Subsequently, the intervention arm will occur in the subsequent two weeks.

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Key information

Conditions

Stroke, Acute Brain Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebrovascular Disorders Nervous System Diseases Stroke Vascular Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Klinik Kesihatan Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur, 53200, Malaysia

About this study

Stroke is a major health problem and a known cause of death and disability worldwide. In Malaysia, stroke is known to be top five causes of death and top ten causes of hospitalization Malaysia. Ischemic stroke accounts for more than 95% of all stroke cases (1). A recent study done in Malaysia showed that only 26% of patients with stroke symptoms presented to the hospital within 3 hours. One of the reasons was patients did not perceive the symptoms of stroke as being that of a serious illness (2). One of the modalities to raise awareness of stroke is through an educational poster. Posters in the waiting room can increase awareness of health promotion issues (3). Therefore, by placing poster regarding sign and symptoms of stroke in the waiting room in a government clinic, can increase awareness of early presentation of stroke.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Adult age more than 18 years old and above
  • Able to understand Malay
  • Able to provide informed consent

Exclusion criteria

  • None

Treatment and study plan

Poster

Behavioral

The poster includes the FAST symptoms but translated to the Malay language (Ce.P.A.T) Cakap tak jelas (slurred speech - Speech slurring) Perubahan muka (face changes - Face drooping) Anggota lemah (weak limbs - Arm weakness) Terus ke Hospital (straight to the hospital - Time to call 911

Primary outcomes

  1. Awareness of the signs and symptoms of stroke

    Time frame: Within 24 hours

    Participants awareness of the signs and symptoms of stroke as assessed by a questionnaire. For the symptoms, patients are scored from 0-7, according to each correct answer given.

    For the action taken, and the time frame, a score of either 0 or 1 is given, 1 being the right answer given.

    A higher score would indicate a better awareness of the signs and symptoms of stroke.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Improvement in the knowledge of the need for a quick transfer to the hospital

    Time frame: Within 24 hours

    Knowledge of the need for a quick transfer to the hospital as assessed by a questionnaire. For the symptoms, patients are scored from 0-7, according to each correct answer given.

    For the action taken, and the time frame, a score of either 0 or 1 is given, 1 being the right answer given.

    A higher score would indicate a better awareness of the signs and symptoms of stroke.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Malaya

Other

Collaborators

  • Ministry of Health, Malaysia

Registry information

Official study title

The Effectiveness of Waiting Room Posters in Improving Awareness and Knowledge of the Signs and Symptoms of Stroke

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2018
Study completion
2018
First posted
Jan 5, 2018
Registry last updated
May 22, 2018

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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