[Effectiveness of a self-management program using goal setting based on a G-AP for patients after a stroke].
OBJECTIVE
This study was conducted to develop a self-management program using goal setting for patients after a stroke. The program was based on a theory-based Goal setting and Action Planning framework (G-AP), and the effectiveness of the program was examined.


METHODS
A non-equivalent control group pretest-posttest design was used. The experimental group (n=30) received the self-management program using goal setting based on the G-AP over 7 weeks. The education was delivered individually with a specifically designed stroke workbook. The control group (n=30) received only patient information leaflets about stroke.


RESULTS
There were significant differences between the two groups. Stroke knowledge, self-efficacy, and health behavior compliance were significantly higher (all p<.001), and hospital anxiety (p<.001) and depression (p<.001) were significantly lower in the experimental group compared to the control group.


CONCLUSIONS
This self-management program using goal setting based on a G-AP was found to be useful and beneficial for patients in stroke rehabilitation settings.
Yeson Rehabilitation Medicine Hospital, Jinju, Korea.
Min Gyeong
MG
Park
College of Nursing; Institute of Health Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Korea. yha@gnu.ac.kr.
Yeongmi
Y
Ha
D000368:Aged; D001007:Anxiety; D003863:Depression; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D019359:Knowledge; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010349:Patient Compliance; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012648:Self Care; D020377:Self Efficacy; D020521:Stroke / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
Goal setting; Health behavior; Self care; Self efficacy; Stroke