Table 3 Attitude toward aphasia in participants
No. | Attitude Items | Strongly Disagree | Disagree | Neutral | Agree | Strongly Agree | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
N | % | N | % | N | % | N | % | N | % | |||
Diagnosis and treatment | ||||||||||||
 1 | With appropriate support, individuals with aphasia can improve their communication skills. | 1 | 0.8 | 2 | 1.7 | 2 | 1.7 | 38 | 31.9 | 76 | 63.9 | |
 2 | People with aphasia should be encouraged to participate in social activities and maintain relationships. | 1 | 0.8 | 1 | 0.8 | 1 | 0.8 | 32 | 26.9 | 84 | 70.6 | |
 3 | Patience and understanding are crucial when communicating with someone with aphasia. | 1 | 0.8 | 1 | 0.8 | 3 | 2.5 | 20 | 16.8 | 94 | 79.0 | |
 4 | Society should be more informed and educated about aphasia to reduce stigma and misconceptions. | 1 | 0.8 | 1 | 0.8 | 1 | 0.8 | 21 | 17.6 | 95 | 79.8 | |
Intervention and control | ||||||||||||
 5 | My support as a healthcare worker plays a significant role in the recovery and well-being of the person with aphasia. | 1 | 0.8 | 1 | 0.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 23 | 19.3 | 94 | 79.0 | |
 6 | Healthcare workers should be actively involved in the therapy process for individuals with aphasia. | 1 | 0.8 | 1 | 0.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 24 | 20.2 | 93 | 78.2 | |
 7 | It is important for healthcare workers to continuously update their knowledge about aphasia and caregiving strategies. | 1 | 0.8 | 1 | 0.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 24 | 20.2 | 93 | 78.2 | |
 8 | Healthcare workers should collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate care for individuals with aphasia. | 1 | 0.8 | 1 | 0.8 | 1 | 0.8 | 23 | 19.3 | 93 | 78.2 | |
Expected outcome | ||||||||||||
 9 | I feel confident in my ability to adapt my communication style to meet the needs of patients with aphasia. | 1 | 0.8 | 3 | 2.5 | 12 | 10.1 | 34 | 28.6 | 69 | 58.0 | |
 10 | I am willing to learn and implement new strategies to support patients with aphasia in their daily life. | 1 | 0.8 | 1 | 0.8 | 4 | 3.4 | 34 | 28.6 | 79 | 66.4 | |
 11 | It is essential to provide emotional support and empathy to patients with aphasia and their families. | 1 | 0.8 | 1 | 0.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 30 | 25.2 | 87 | 73.1 | |
 12 | It is important to educate family caregivers on how to support and communicate effectively with their loved ones with aphasia. | 1 | 0.8 | 1 | 0.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 26 | 21.8 | 91 | 76.5 | |
| Â | Overall percentage (positive attitude) 93.41% | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | ||||||
|  | Mean ± SD (positive attitude) 56.05 ± 6.82 |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||
|  | Minimum-maximum score 12–60 |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||