Journal of Modern Nursing MedicineJPCNS

Objective To explore the effect of the information-knowledge-belief-behavior (IKAP) theory of continuous care in patients after cerebrovascular intervention. Methods In this study, 100 patients who underwent cerebrovascular interventional surgery in our hospital from January 2024 to January 2025 were selected as the study sample. These patients were divided equally into two groups using a randomization method. One was set up as a control group, which included 50 patients and received routine nursing interventions; The second is set up as a study group, which also includes 50 patients and implements the IKAP theory of continuum of care. A comprehensive and in-depth comparative analysis of the nursing outcomes between the two groups of patients was conducted. Results Compared with the control group, the patients in the study group showed better performance in the self-management ability score, and the disease awareness rate of the patients in the study group was also higher than that in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusion The application of the IKAP theory of continuous care model to patients after cerebrovascular intervention can significantly improve their disease awareness and self-management ability.

IKAP Theory; Continuum of care; Cerebrovascular intervention