Knowledge Domain

N (%)

Medical management of stroke

Prime time of hospitalization for stroke patients

3 hours

35 (33.0%)

6 hours

41 (39.0%)

12 hours

29 (27.6%)

24 hours

0 (0%)

Treatment modality for stroke*

Drugs

92 (87.6%)

Physiotherapy

86 (81.9%)

Surgery

13 (12.3%)

Safe manner of hypertension control

Slow reduction

44 (41.9%)

Rapid reduction

34 (32.3%)

Others

27 (25.7%)

Preventive measures for stroke

Rest

63 (60%)

Control of blood pressure

25 (23.8%)

Control of diabetes

17 (16.1%)

General care for patients with stroke

Ideal feeding position for stroke patients

Sitting position

63 (60.0%)

Lying position

42 (40.0%)

Preventive measures for stroke complications

Skin infection control

46 (43.8%)

Routine posture change

32 (30.4%)

Sitting position always

20 (19.0%)

Others

7 (6.6%)

Ideal positioning for laying stroke patients*

Lateral position

77 (73.3%)

Supine position

58 (55.2%)

Recumbent position

19 (18.0%)

Ideal lifestyle pattern for stroke patients*

Regular exercise

86 (81.9%)

Restricted fatty food

41 (39.0%)

Restricted table salt

29 (27.6%)

Cessation of smoking

27 (25.7%)