Effect of telenursing on the quality of life in elderly stroke survivors: A triple-blind randomized controlled trial

Abstract

Telenursing is a cost-effective and highly accessible approach that can enhance awareness of care principles, ultimately improving the quality of life (QoL) of stroke patients. This study aimed to assess the impact of telenursing via telephone consultations and video chats on the quality of life of stroke patients. This randomized controlled trial included stroke patients discharged from hospitals in Khorramabad city in 2022. A total of 80 patients were selected using non-probability consecutive sampling and randomly allocated to either an intervention group (n=40) or a control group (n=40) using a permuted block randomization method. The study was conducted in a triple-blind design. Research tools included a demographic information form and the Stroke-Specific Quality of Life (SS-QoL) questionnaire. The findings indicated a statistically significant difference in the mean QoL scores between the two groups (P<0.001, t= -36.560). The mean difference between the groups was 56.90 (SD=1.55). Additionally, the results demonstrated that the telenursing intervention improved various dimensions of stroke patients' QoL (P<0.001). Telenursing can effectively facilitate the care of patients with chronic conditions and improve their quality of life by providing practical, specialized information.