The Effectiveness of Multimodal Educational Intervention to Improve Adherence to Treatment Regimens in Older Stroke Patients

The Effectiveness of Multimodal Educational Intervention to Improve Adherence to Treatment Regimens in Older Stroke Patients: A Randomised Trial

Stroke is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, especially in low and middle income countries including Iran. Patients with recent stroke or TIA are at high risk for new vascular events. Several evidence based strategies in secondary prevention of stroke are available but frequently underused. The study is aimed to evaluate an intervention to improve patients with Stroke.

Inclusion Criteria:

• aged 65 years or older
• able to give informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• recurrent stroke
• a diagnosis of subarachnoid haemorrhage
• significant impairments precluding participation - inability to give informed consent
• another condition likely to impact their participation in the trial (e.g. life-threatening condition other than cardiovascular disease)
• expected discharge to hospital/nursing home setting