Virtual home care for stroke patients and their caregivers
The Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Virtual Home Visits for Stroke Patients and Their Caregivers as Part of Home Health Services.
This study is testing if virtual home care using a mobile app can help stroke patients and their caregivers get better support at home compared to regular in-person visits.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 96 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Antalya) |
| Trial ID | NCT06362135 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of virtual home care for stroke patients and their caregivers, addressing barriers to traditional outpatient care. It employs a mixed research model, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative methods to assess the usability of a mobile application designed for virtual home visits. The study targets patients diagnosed with various forms of stroke and their caregivers, focusing on improving access to care and support in a home setting. The intervention includes a control group for comparison to measure the impact of virtual visits.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include stroke patients and their caregivers residing in the Antalya region who have internet access and are willing to participate.
Not a fit: Patients who lack internet access or are not willing to participate in the study may not benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance the accessibility and quality of care for stroke patients and their caregivers.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using virtual care models for chronic disease management, indicating potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being willing to participate in the study, * Hospitalization with the diagnosis of (stroke, hemorrhage, infarction, cerebrovascular accident and cerebral infarction), * Districts of Antalya Training and Research Hospital * The patient's \* Barthel Activities of Daily Living Index dependency level is complete, severe, moderate, and mildly dependent. * For pressure ulcer risk \*\*Braden Risk Assessment Tool * For caregivers; * Having internet access Being primarily responsible for the care of the patient (who performs the daily activities of the patient during the intervention), * The caregiver has internet access, * At least one person in the house where the patient lives is using the internet, * In the case of more than one caregiver, the most willing caregiver, Exclusion Criteria: * The lack of volunteerism of the stroke patient and family * The patient has a history of addiction other than stroke, * Caregiver not having internet access * Caring for a fee, Unfollowing Criteria * Patient's death * Patient and caregiver wanting to quit the study
Where this trial is running
Antalya
- Yasemin Demi̇r Avci̇ — Antalya, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Yasemin Demir Avcı, PHD
- Email: yasemin0747@hotmail.com
- Phone: 024224400 (2969)
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.