The PostStroke-Manager - combining mobile, digital and sensor-based technology with personal assistance: protocol of...

Area of Science:

• Neurology
• Digital Health
• Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

• Effective post-stroke management is crucial for sustaining acute treatment gains and minimizing long-term disability.
• Challenges in post-stroke care include individual patient trajectories and fragmented intersectoral collaboration.
• The PostStroke-Manager concept integrates digital technology and personal assistance to address these challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the feasibility of the PostStroke-Manager in an outpatient setting.
• To assess the potential of digital and personal support for post-stroke management.
• To gather patient perspectives on digital support for future application refinement.

Main Methods:

• A prospective, single-center observational study involving 90 stroke patients.
• Utilizing tablets and mobile devices for remote monitoring of physical activity, blood pressure, and ECG.
• A server-based platform connecting patients, primary care physicians, and specialists via web-based tools and integrated communication features.

Main Results:

• Feasibility will be determined by patient-reported satisfaction with digital components, technical support, and personal assistance.
• Secondary endpoints include professional feedback and longitudinal clinical and psychometric parameter analysis.
• The study aims to determine if at least 50% of aspects are rated positively by 75% of patients for feasibility.

Conclusions:

• Combined digital and personal support presents a feasible strategy for post-stroke management.
• Patient feedback on digital tools will inform the development of future applications.
• Findings may highlight the utility of remote therapies and mobile devices in healthcare settings with limited in-person contact.