Kalliopi Tsakpounidou
Biographic Data
| ID | 9502903 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Kalliopi Tsakpounidou |
| GIVEN NAMES | Kalliopi |
| FAMILY NAME | Tsakpounidou |
| SIGNATURE | TSAKPOUNIDOU K |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Macedonia |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2255-148X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Post-implementation knowledge retention of stroke
Background FAST Heroes is a kindergarten-based educational program that teaches young children and their extended families (parents, grandparents), the main stroke symptoms (Face, Arm, and Speech), and the timely and appropriate steps in the event of a suspected stroke (Time). However, post-campaign knowledge retention remains a challenge. Aims The purpose of the current study was to investigate whether and to what extent grandparents’ stroke kno…
Educating nursing home residents about stroke using the Fast Heroes programme
Objective: Using the FAST (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) Heroes educational programme, this intervention sought to educate residents in a nursing home to recognise and recall the three main stroke symptoms and prepare them to act in an appropriate way, in the event of a stroke emergency. Design: Participatory action research. Setting: A nursing home in Northern Greece. Method: Fifteen residents ( n = 15, aged 78–92, mean age = 86.6 ± 4.4) were enroll…
Is stroke knowledge retained? Four-year longitudinal data of Fast Heroes campaign
Introduction Educational stroke programs seem to increase awareness about stroke management. However, there is a speculation that actual stroke knowledge post mass campaign implementation remains poor. The aim of the present study was to evaluate stroke knowledge retention four years post Fast Heroes program implementation, an interactive stroke educational program, in school-aged children without any follow up during this time. Methods Seventy-e…
Fast Heroes
Background Educating the at-risk population about stroke symptoms and requirement of calling an ambulance when stroke strikes is challenging. This exploratory cross-country study provides insights to the FAST Heroes educational campaign and outcomes hitherto achieved. Aims The primary aim of the study was to measure the transfer of stroke-related knowledge to parents after a global school-based FAST Heroes educational campaign for 5- to 9-year-ol…
Baseline Stroke Literacy of Young Children Based on “Fast 112 Heroes” Program
Background: Young children are often unaware of emergency health conditions, such as stroke, and could serve as important vehicles to save the lives of their grandparents, who are more likely to suffer a stroke. An important aspect for the evaluation of public awareness on stroke signs and related emergency procedures is to examine the level of baseline stroke knowledge children have and whether they understand when to seek medical care on time. …
Preschool children deliver stroke knowledge to their families with the Fast 112 Heroes educational programme
Background: FAST (Face, Arm, Speech, Time) 112 Heroes is an educational programme that delivers information to children and their extended families helping them identify the principal signs of stroke and informing them how to respond appropriately in the event of a stroke. Objectives: To examine the baseline stroke literacy that extended families possess, as well as to assess whether children enrolled in FAST 112 Heroes programme effectively conv…
Fast 112 Heroes
Background: Stroke is a worldwide leading cause of disability, and around 50 million people are affected by stroke annually. Public stroke educational and awareness programmes can make a great deal of difference. Young children are in key position to seek urgent medical care if grandparents suffer a stroke, as grandparents are often their secondary caretakers. Objective: The objective of the current study was to design an educational intervention…
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Fast 112 Heroes
Background: Stroke is a worldwide leading cause of disability, and around 50 million people are affected by stroke annually. Public stroke educational and awareness programmes can make a great deal of difference. Young children are in key position to seek urgent medical care if grandparents suffer a stroke, as grandparents are often their secondary caretakers. Objective: The objective of the current study was to design an educational intervention…
Baseline Stroke Literacy of Young Children Based on “Fast 112 Heroes” Program
Background: Young children are often unaware of emergency health conditions, such as stroke, and could serve as important vehicles to save the lives of their grandparents, who are more likely to suffer a stroke. An important aspect for the evaluation of public awareness on stroke signs and related emergency procedures is to examine the level of baseline stroke knowledge children have and whether they understand when to seek medical care on time. …
Preschool children deliver stroke knowledge to their families with the Fast 112 Heroes educational programme
Background: FAST (Face, Arm, Speech, Time) 112 Heroes is an educational programme that delivers information to children and their extended families helping them identify the principal signs of stroke and informing them how to respond appropriately in the event of a stroke. Objectives: To examine the baseline stroke literacy that extended families possess, as well as to assess whether children enrolled in FAST 112 Heroes programme effectively conv…
Fast Heroes
Background Educating the at-risk population about stroke symptoms and requirement of calling an ambulance when stroke strikes is challenging. This exploratory cross-country study provides insights to the FAST Heroes educational campaign and outcomes hitherto achieved. Aims The primary aim of the study was to measure the transfer of stroke-related knowledge to parents after a global school-based FAST Heroes educational campaign for 5- to 9-year-ol…
Is stroke knowledge retained? Four-year longitudinal data of Fast Heroes campaign
Introduction Educational stroke programs seem to increase awareness about stroke management. However, there is a speculation that actual stroke knowledge post mass campaign implementation remains poor. The aim of the present study was to evaluate stroke knowledge retention four years post Fast Heroes program implementation, an interactive stroke educational program, in school-aged children without any follow up during this time. Methods Seventy-e…
Post-implementation knowledge retention of stroke
Background FAST Heroes is a kindergarten-based educational program that teaches young children and their extended families (parents, grandparents), the main stroke symptoms (Face, Arm, and Speech), and the timely and appropriate steps in the event of a suspected stroke (Time). However, post-campaign knowledge retention remains a challenge. Aims The purpose of the current study was to investigate whether and to what extent grandparents’ stroke kno…
Educating nursing home residents about stroke using the Fast Heroes programme
Objective: Using the FAST (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) Heroes educational programme, this intervention sought to educate residents in a nursing home to recognise and recall the three main stroke symptoms and prepare them to act in an appropriate way, in the event of a stroke emergency. Design: Participatory action research. Setting: A nursing home in Northern Greece. Method: Fifteen residents ( n = 15, aged 78–92, mean age = 86.6 ± 4.4) were enroll…
Acute Ischemic Stroke Management (7 works) · Medicine (7 works) · Psychology (6 works) · Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery (5 works) · Developmental psychology (3 works) · Grandparent (3 works) · Preparedness (3 works) · Psychiatry (3 works) · Recall (3 works) · Stroke (engine) (3 works)