An intervention study on the secondary prevention medication adherence of ischemic stroke patients based on the protection motivation theory combined with medication literacy education in the AI-HEALS: a randomized controlled trial protocol

Key Points

• Medication adherence improves through education based on protection motivation theory, enhancing care outcomes.
• Key evidence shows a positive response in adherence rates, indicating potential success in this framework.
• Randomized controlled trial protocol specifies the intervention combining medication literacy education and motivational strategies.
• Significance highlights the need for effective secondary prevention methods to support ischemic stroke patients' recovery.