Abstract: Objective To explore the effects of collaboration intervention on self-efficacy and self-perceived burden in stroke patients. Methods 92 stroke patients hospitalized in the neurology department from January to June, 2014 were divided into control group (n=46) and intervention group (n=46). The control group received routine nursing and the intervention group received collaboration intervention in addition. They were assessed with Self-Efficacy for Managing Chronic Diseases and Self-perceived Burden Scale before and after intervention. Results There was no difference in the scores of self-efficacy and self-perceived burden between groups before intervention (t<0.585, P> 0.05). The score of self-efficacy was more in the intervention group than in the control group (t=3.483, P<0.001) after intervention, and was less of self-perceived burden (t=-5.698, P<0.001). Conclusion The collaboration intervention can improve self-efficacy and relieve self-perceived burden in stroke patients.

Key words: stroke, collaboration intervention, self-efficacy, self-perceived burden, nursing