Effect of mobile-based self-management application on stroke outcomes: a study protocol for triple blinded randomized...

Area of Science:

• Neurology
• Digital Health
• Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

• Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability globally.
• Self-care applications offer a potential avenue for improving patient outcomes post-stroke.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effects of an Android-based self-care application on patients with stroke.
• To assess the impact of the application on various patient outcomes and quality of life.

Main Methods:

• A triple-blinded randomized clinical trial (RCT) involving 60 recent stroke patients.
• Intervention group used an Android application for two months alongside usual care.
• Outcomes measured using validated scales including NIHSS, Barthel Index, and EQ-5D-3L.

Main Results:

• The study anticipates potential improvements in stroke severity, daily living activities, depression, and quality of life in the intervention group.
• Medication adherence and patient satisfaction are also key outcome measures.
• Complications will be monitored in both groups.

Conclusions:

• The Android self-care application is expected to significantly improve patient status compared to the control group.
• Findings will inform the use of digital health tools in stroke rehabilitation.
• Insufficient app usage may impact outcomes.