To develop a special training course for brain and heart health managers, guided by training needs and based on ADDIE model, and to evaluate the training effect.

A dedicated training group was established for brain and heart health managers. Following the ADDIE model and the training outline of the Stroke Treatment and Control Project Committee, along with literature research and demand surveys, a specialized training curriculum was developed. Participants of the 15th National Training Course for Brain and Heart Health Managers, held by the Special Office of Stroke of the National Health Commission from February 22 to March 1, 2023 were enrolled. Their post competency—including theoretical knowledge, practical skills, comprehensive ability, and personal quality—was evaluated via online questionnaires before and after the training. The paired t-test was used to compare competency scores before and after training, while analysis of covariance and multiple linear regression were employed to analyze factors influencing the training effect.

A specialized training curriculum covering theoretical knowledge and practical operation was successfully designed. Compared to the pre-training scores, post-training scores improved significantly: theoretical knowledge (scores of 62.38±6.66 vs 50.62±8.37, t=−10.494, P<0.001), practical skills (68.91±8.68 vs 53.59±14.02, t=−9.092, P<0.001), comprehensive ability (39.65±7.03 vs 33.64±8.72, t=−5.256, P<0.001), and personal quality (31.76±3.87 vs 29.68±5.07, t=−3.202, P=0.002). The analysis of covariance showed that position was the influencing factor of the training effect (F=4.880, P=0.030). Multiple linear regression analysis showed that initial educational background, the grade of the stroke center at the participant's hospital and the work related to brain and heart health managers in the unit had statistically significant affects on the training effect (all P＜0.05).

The ADDIE model-based training for brain and heart health managers demonstrates good practicality and scientific validity, which helps to improve the trainees' competence of brain and heart health managers.