Strengthening nursing role and functions in stroke rehabilitation 24/7: A mixed‐methods study assessing the feasibility and acceptability of an educational intervention programme

AIM: To assess the feasibility of a nursing educational intervention for inpatient stroke rehabilitation and its acceptability from the nursing staff’s perspective. BACKGROUND: There is currently a lack of interventions that integrate the diversity of nurses’ role and functions in stroke rehabilitation and explore their effect on patient outcomes. DESIGN: We used a convergent, parallel, mixed‐method design with data interviews and questionnaires. METHODS: Data collection was undertaken between February ‐ July 2016. Data from questionnaires (N = 31) were analysed using descriptive statistics. The interviews (N = 10) were analysed using deductive content analysis. RESULTS: There was a high level of satisfaction with the educational programme in terms of its acceptability and feasibility. The qualitative findings disclosed the nursing staff's experiences with the educational programme. Mixed‐methods analysis showed confirmatory results that were convergent and expanded. Only minor adjustments are required before an effect study can be conducted.