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The Italian stroke-app: ICTUS3R.

Marzia Baldereschi1, Antonio Di Carlo2, Benedetta Piccardi2,3

  • 1Institute of Neuroscience, Italian National Research Council, Via Madonna del Piano, 10, Sesto Fiorentino, 50019, Florence, Italy. baldereschi@in.cnr.it.

Neurological Sciences : Official Journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology
|February 22, 2016
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The ICTUS3R app, the first Italian mobile tool for stroke information, was successfully pilot tested. It provides stroke knowledge, risk assessment, and emergency response guidance, showing strong public reception in Italy.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Public Health
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • Reducing stroke burden requires public engagement in risk reduction and symptom recognition.
  • Health applications offer a novel platform for disseminating vital health information.
  • A gap exists for scientifically validated stroke information apps in Italian.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and pilot test ICTUS3R, the first Italian mobile application dedicated to stroke information.
  • To assess the usage and reception of the ICTUS3R app over its first year post-launch.

Main Methods:

  • Development of the ICTUS3R app in collaboration with communication experts, stroke leaders, and web producers.
  • Pilot testing focused on download numbers and geographical distribution.
Keywords:
StrokeStroke applicationStroke educationStroke knowledge

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  • Anonymous collection of usage data for the first 12 months after release.

    • Main Results:

    • The ICTUS3R website received 36,242 visits with an average session duration exceeding 2 minutes.
    • Downloads were widespread across all Italian provinces, with 4.3% originating internationally.
    • Significant download engagement observed across age groups, particularly 25-44 years (48%).

    Conclusions:

    • ICTUS3R is a well-received tool for disseminating stroke information among the Italian population.
    • The app demonstrates potential as a valuable resource for stroke management and prevention.
    • Widespread adoption of ICTUS3R could contribute to reducing the overall stroke burden in Italy.