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Adriano Bonura1, Francesco Motolese1, Fioravante Capone1
1Neurology, Neurophysiology and Neurobiology Unit, Department of Medicine, Campus Bio Medico University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
Journal of Stroke
|October 12, 2022
Summary
Mobile health (m-health) Apps aid stroke care from prevention to rehabilitation. While communication Apps are common, interactive clinical decision support Apps for stroke management are still needed.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Digital Health
- Medical Informatics
Background:
- Smartphones and mobile health (m-health) applications are transforming healthcare delivery.
- Stroke management is complex, involving primary prevention, acute care, rehabilitation, and secondary prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and summarize existing literature on mobile applications (Apps) for stroke clinical management.
- To identify the potential and limitations of current stroke management Apps and suggest areas for improvement.
Main Methods:
- A systematic literature search was conducted on Medline databases from 2007 to January 2022.
- Studies focused on guideline-based decision support Apps for stroke and other medical scenarios.
- Forty-three relevant papers were selected from 551 initial studies.
Main Results:
- Apps were categorized into primary prevention, acute stroke management, and post-acute stroke management.
- Several Apps facilitate communication and data sharing among healthcare providers for acute stroke.
- A significant gap exists in interactive Apps designed for clinical decision support in stroke care.
Conclusions:
- Mobile health Apps offer valuable tools for various stages of stroke care.
- There is a need for further development of interactive decision support Apps to enhance clinician assistance and improve patient outcomes in stroke management.
