'Quer N0 AVC' for Monitoring Stroke Patients' Healthcare Using a Mobile App.

Area of Science:

• Neurology
• Public Health
• Digital Health

Background:

• Stroke is a major global cause of death and disability.
• Effective post-hospital discharge monitoring is crucial for stroke patient recovery.
• Limited access to medical appointments pre-hospitalization was noted in 29% of patients.

Purpose of the Study:

• To implement and assess the feasibility of the 'Quer N0 AVC' mobile application for stroke patient care.
• To improve the quality of care for stroke survivors in Joinville, Brazil.

Main Methods:

• The study involved an adaptation phase for app content and an implementation phase for app rollout.
• Data were collected from 42 stroke patients.
• Questionnaires assessed pre-hospitalization medical appointment frequency.

Main Results:

• The 'Quer N0 AVC' mobile app was successfully adapted and prepared for installation.
• Patient data revealed varied pre-hospitalization medical appointment frequencies.
• The study demonstrated the feasibility of using a mobile app for stroke patient follow-up.

Conclusions:

• Mobile health applications like 'Quer N0 AVC' show promise for improving stroke patient management.
• The implementation highlights a viable strategy for remote patient monitoring post-stroke.