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ArticleFrontiers in public health2026

Trainees' experience and expectations of cerebrocardiac health advisors training programs in China: a mixed-method study.

Chun Zhang, Xiaojuan Su, Huayang Jin, Yusheng Deng, Jia Zhou, Xiaoxiang Peng, Shuanghong Lin, Lu Qi, Huijuan Ma, Jingjing Fu

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Chun Zhang *The Third People's Hospital of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China.
Xiaojuan Su *Department of Neurosurgery, The General Hospital of Chinese PLA Central Theater Command, Wuhan, China.
Huayang JinSchool of Medicine, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Yusheng DengSchool of Medicine, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Jia ZhouDepartment of Neurosurgery, The General Hospital of Chinese PLA Central Theater Command, Wuhan, China.
Xiaoxiang PengThe Third People's Hospital of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China.
Shuanghong LinThe Third People's Hospital of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China.
Lu QiThe Third People's Hospital of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China.
Huijuan MaSchool of Nursing, Army Medical University/Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Jingjing FuDepartment of Neurosurgery, The General Hospital of Chinese PLA Central Theater Command, Wuhan, China.

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Background: Cerebrocardiac health advisors (CHAs) play a pivotal role in coordinating neuro-cardiovascular care. However, systematic trainee-centered evaluations of training programs remain scarce. Understanding their experiences and expectations is essential for evidence-based program optimization and strengthening the frontline public health workforce. Methods: A convergent parallel mixed-methods study was conducted in Hubei Province, China, including 126 survey respondents and 11 interviewees. Quantitative data were collected using a validated cross-sectional survey (content validity index = 0.96) to assess training necessity, content needs, and acceptability. Qualitative data were collected via semi-structured interviews with purposively sampled trainees and analyzed using conventional content analysis. Results: Most trainees recognized training as necessary (98.41%, 124/126) and were willing to participate (97.62%, 123/126). Stroke screening and prevention was rated the most essential curriculum component, whereas stroke research received the lowest priority. Although 97.62% ( Conclusion: This study reveals strong trainee demand for professional development while identifying critical gaps in current CHA training. Evidence-based recommendations include extending training duration, expanding curricular scope, implementing competency-tiered instruction, and integrating interactive pedagogies. These findings provide policymakers with actionable insights to align CHA training with frontline practice needs, which may ultimately improve the quality of cerebrocardiovascular care coordination.

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StrokeAdultChinaCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleQualitative ResearchSurveys and Questionnairescerebrocardiac health advisorshealthcare workforcemixed-methods studystroke preventiontraining

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