The Effect of Training Given to Nurses About Tissue Plasminogen Activator Administered to Patients with Stroke on Anxiety Level

Objective: The present study aimed to examine the effect of training on tissue plasminogen activator (TPA) administration provided to nurses caring for patients diagnosed with stroke on nurses’ anxiety levels. Material and Methods: This study was designed as a quasi-experimental, single-group pretest–posttest study. The study sample consisted of 50 nurses. Nurses received structured training on TPA administration, and their knowledge and anxiety levels were assessed before the training, immediately after the training, and one month after the training. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews and analyzed using SPSS software. Results: A statistically significant difference in nurses’ knowledge scores regarding TPA administration was observed across the three measurement points (p < 0.01). In addition, significant differences were found in State and Trait Anxiety Scale scores before, after, and one month after the training (p < 0.01). Overall, the findings indicate that improvements in knowledge following the training were accompanied by reductions in anxiety levels among nurses. Conclusion: The findings suggest that training on TPA administration may contribute to improved professional and reduced anxiety among nurses involved in stroke care.