Abstract: Transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a sudden interruption in arterial blood flow to the brain lasting only seconds; but it may be a warning sign for stroke. Lacking of knowledge among high risk clients may increase the risk. So, the choice of primary prevention through educational sessions to increase the client's awareness about TIA is very essential for prevention of stroke. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of educational sessions about TIA to prevent stroke among high risk clients. Subjects and method: A Quasi-experimental design was used. Subjects: A total of 160 clients were recruited from the outpatient clinics of El-Minia University Hospital, El-Minia Governorate, Egypt. Tools for data collection: Four tools were used: (1) a structured interviewing questionnaire; (2) ABCD² risk assessment tool (3) Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE), and (4) knowledge assessment questionnaire...........
Keywords: Transient ischemic attack (TIA), Stroke, High risk, ABCD², PASE
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