Effectiveness of an Educational and Skill Training Program on Knowledge, Skills of the Community Health Volunteers for Caring the Elderly with Stroke in the Community
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This quasi-experimental research was aimed to determine effectiveness of educational and skills training program on knowledge, skills of the community health volunteers for caring the elderly with stroke in the Community. The samples, which were purposively selected, were 30 volunteers. The data collection period was 12 weeks. The research instrument was Educational and Skill Training Program was employed by using the Gibson’s empowerment framework. The framework was composed of 4 steps: 1) discovering reality 2) critical reflection 3) taking charge and 4) holding. The questionnaire about knowledge with the reliability of .80, and practical skills questionnaire replied with the reliability of .79. Data was analyzed using the descriptive statistics, repeated measures ANOVA.The results found that the mean knowledge score and skill score of health volunteers for caring the elderly with stroke after receiving the program at the end of program and at follow up period after 3rd months were significantly higher than before, with a p-value < .05
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