Virtual Home Visits for Stroke Patients and Their Caregivers

Launched by THE SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF TURKEY · Apr 8, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the effectiveness of virtual home visits for stroke patients and their caregivers. The goal is to see if these virtual visits can provide better care while being more convenient and cost-effective compared to traditional face-to-face visits. Researchers will also assess how easy it is to use a new mobile application developed for these virtual visits. The study will involve stroke patients and caregivers from the Antalya Training and Research Hospital and will compare a group that receives virtual care to another group that receives in-person care.

To participate in the study, patients should be recently diagnosed with a stroke and have varying levels of dependence in daily activities. Caregivers must have internet access and be the main person responsible for the patient’s care. Participants can expect to take part in virtual visits and provide feedback on their experiences. This study aims to improve access to home care services and may help shape future telemedicine practices.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility 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