Abstract: Objective To explore the effect of psychological intervention of the patients with acute stroke in pre-hospital first aid. Methods 148 patients with acute stroke who had been treated by psychology in pre-hospital first aid were chosen and interviewed, comparing with 100 patients with acute stroke in hospital in same state. Results There was a significant difference between two groups about realization to disease, attitude to disease, mental reaction, treating confidence, compliance, and so on. Conclusion Psychological intervention can improve the patients with acute stroke in pre-hospital first aid effectly in the realization about disease, correct attitude about disease, capability of fighting diseases, confidence for recovery from the illness and compliance.

Key words: pre-hospital first aid, acute stroke, psychological intervention