Improving follow-up care for stroke patients using telecare consultations
Improving Post-acute Stroke Follow-up Care by Adopting Telecare Consultations in a Nurse-led Clinic During COVID-19 and Beyond: A Hybrid Type 2 Implementation-effectiveness Randomized Trial
This study is testing if using telecare consultations instead of in-person visits can improve follow-up care for stroke survivors.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 196 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kowloon) |
| Trial ID | NCT05183672 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to enhance post-acute stroke care by implementing telecare consultations in a nurse-led clinic setting. It leverages the experience gained from existing stroke services in Hong Kong, which have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. By utilizing implementation science, the study will evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of telecare as a flexible and cost-efficient model for supporting stroke survivors. Participants will receive either telecare consultations or traditional face-to-face consultations to assess outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and above who have been diagnosed with stroke within the last month and are cognitively competent.
Not a fit: Patients who are bedbound, have significant hearing or vision loss, or lack internet access at home may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide more accessible and efficient follow-up care for stroke survivors.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with telehealth approaches in chronic disease management, suggesting potential success for this telecare model.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * confirmed diagnosis of stroke within 1 month before enrolment, will be discharged home within a week, aged 18 or above, cognitively competent with a score equal to or greater than 22 in the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Hong Kong version, own a smartphone Exclusion Criteria: * have unaccompanied hearing or vision loss, cannot be reached by phone, bedbound, have no Internet connection at home, participating in other clinical trials at the same time, require physical contact, i.e. wound dressing
Where this trial is running
Kowloon
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital — Kowloon, Hong Kong (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Arkers Wong, Ph.D. — The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Study coordinator: Arkers Wong, Ph.D.
- Email: arkers.wong@polyu.edu.hk
- Phone: 85234003805
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.