International Journal of Clinical Case Reports, 2025, Vol.15, No.3, 130-138 http://medscipublisher.com/index.php/ijccr 130 Feature Review Open Access A Study on the Effectiveness of Emergency Care Knowledge Dissemination for Cerebrovascular Accident in Home Environments and Improvement Strategies Shuiping Lou 1*, Ning Jiang1*, Yeli Huang2 1 Emergency Department of Zhuji People's Hospital, Zhuji, 311800, Zhejiang, China 2 Nursing Department of the Sixth Medical Center, General Hospital of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, Haidian District, 100048, Beijing, China * These authors contributed equally to this work Corresponding author: huangyeli88@163.com International Journal of Clinical Case Reports 2025, Vol.15, No.3 doi: 10.5376/ijccr.2025.15.0014 Received: 13 Apr., 2025 Accepted: 17 May, 2025 Published: 19 Jun., 2025 Copyright © 2025Lou et al., This is an open access article published under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Preferred citation for this article: Lou S.P., Jiang N., and Huang Y.L., 2025, A study on the effectiveness of emergency care knowledge dissemination for cerebrovascular accident in home environments and improvement strategies, International Journal of Clinical Case Reports, 15(3): 130-138 (doi: 10.5376/ijccr.2025.15.0014) Abstract Cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs), or strokes, are critical medical events where timely emergency care is essential to reduce morbidity and mortality. However, effective emergency response in home environments faces challenges, including limited caregiver knowledge and delayed treatment initiation. This study explores the current practices of emergency care knowledge dissemination for non-medical individuals in home settings, assessing digital platforms, printed materials, and community-based training programs for their effectiveness in improving stroke recognition and initial care. A rural community case study highlights the real-world application and outcomes of various dissemination strategies. Based on these findings, this paper proposes improvement strategies for targeted education, technological integration, and collaborative efforts with health professionals, aimed at enhancing knowledge accessibility and response readiness in home-based emergency situations. Ultimately, a model for optimal knowledge dissemination is recommended to ensure caregivers have real-time access to critical information and customized guidance, thereby improving CVA outcomes in home settings. Future research should continue to refine these strategies and consider policy support for widespread implementation. Keywords Cerebrovascular accidents; Emergency care; Knowledge dissemination; Home environments; Stroke management 1 Introduction Cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs), commonly known as strokes, represent a significant public health challenge due to their high incidence, potential for severe disability, and substantial mortality rates. Strokes occur when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients, which can lead to brain cell death within minutes. Effective emergency care is crucial in mitigating the adverse outcomes associated with strokes. Timely intervention can significantly reduce the extent of brain damage and improve the prognosis for recovery. Educational programs aimed at increasing knowledge and self-efficacy among patients have shown positive outcomes in managing recurrent strokes, highlighting the importance of informed and prepared individuals in emergency situations (Elbqry et al., 2019; Karri et al., 2023). Despite the critical nature of immediate response to strokes, there are several challenges associated with home-based emergency care. One of the primary issues is the lack of knowledge and preparedness among patients and their families. Studies have shown that educational interventions can significantly improve the knowledge and response capabilities of individuals, yet there remains a gap in widespread implementation and accessibility of such programs (Dehghan et al., 2022). Additionally, the variability in the effectiveness of different educational techniques, such as noninteractive multimedia learning versus workshops, poses a challenge in standardizing and optimizing training methods for home environments. Furthermore, the role of nursing care and the need for evidence-based protocols during the stabilization phase post-stroke are critical, yet often underemphasized in home care settings (Jin, 2019; García, 2022). This study attempts to explore the effectiveness of various knowledge dissemination strategies for emergency care in cerebrovascular accidents within home environments, discuss the impact of different educational techniques on the preparedness and response capabilities of patients and their families, and provide an overview of improvement
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