The Effectiveness of Familiar Auditory Sensory Training (FAST) in Increasing Consciousness Levels among Stroke Patients

Sara Tania Aprianty; Khairul Nasri; Tety Novianty; Nining Fitrianingsih; Tisna Yanti; Agus Setyadi; Josephine M. De Leon; Elpinaria Girsang; Juni Esni; Rani Devayanti

doi:10.61707/1wmfgq40

Authors

Sara Tania Aprianty Wijaya Husada Institute, Department of Health, Bogor, Indonesia.
Khairul Nasri Wijaya Husada Institute, Department of Health, Bogor, Indonesia
Tety Novianty Wijaya Husada Institute, Department of Health, Bogor, Indonesia
Nining Fitrianingsih Wijaya Husada Institute, Department of Health, Bogor, Indonesia
Tisna Yanti Wijaya Husada Institute, Department of Health, Bogor, Indonesia
Agus Setyadi Wijaya Husada Institute, Department of Health, Bogor, Indonesia
Josephine M. De Leon Centro Escolar University, School of Nursing and Graduate School, Manila Philippines
Elpinaria Girsang Wijaya Husada Institute, Department of Health, Bogor, Indonesia
Juni Esni Wijaya Husada Institute, Department of Health, Bogor, Indonesia
Rani Devayanti Wijaya Husada Institute, Department of Health, Bogor, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61707/1wmfgq40

Keywords:

Strokes, Familiar Auditory Sensory Training (FAST), Consciousness Level

Abstract

Stroke is a leading cause of death worldwide, along with myocardial infarction and cancer. Stroke often results in loss of consciousness and neurological deficits that affect sensory perception. To support recovery, non-pharmacological therapies like auditory sensory stimulation are crucial. Familiar Auditory Sensory Training (FAST) is one such intervention. This study assessed the effectiveness of FAST in improving consciousness levels in stroke patients using a one-group pretest-posttest design. It involved 35 stroke patients aged 35-75, who were selected through purposive sampling and underwent three FAST sessions. Consciousness levels were measured using the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) before and after the intervention. Data analysis with the Wilcoxon rank test at α=0.05 revealed a significant increase in consciousness from a mean of 6.77 to 10.83 post-intervention (p=0.001), demonstrating FAST's effectiveness in enhancing consciousness in ICU stroke patients.