Feasibility and Effectiveness of a Tech-enabled Self-management Intervention for Adults with Stroke Living in the Community
Technology
Training ＆ Education
Centre for Allied Health & Pharmacy Excellence
Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care
31 December 2023
Explore the feasibility and effectiveness of a tech-enabled self-management programme using free-to-use mobile apps to. Tech-enabled interventions using mobile apps are feasible but require optimization for greater usability and outcomes.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Technology, Training ＆ Education, Digital Health, Mobile Health, Digital Apps, Learning Approach, Microlearning, Self-Directed Learning
About this Content
Aims
Explore the feasibility and effectiveness of a tech-enabled self-management programme using free-to-use mobile apps to improve self-efficacy and quality of life for chronic stroke survivors.
Background
Limited access to rehabilitation support necessitated a digital solution to enhance stroke survivors' self-management.
Methods
5 sessions conducted over 3 months with purposive sampling, mobile app usage tracking, pre/post-intervention questionnaires, and interviews.
Results
Fair retention and attendance. Minor improvements observed in self-efficacy and quality of life scores; no statistically significant changes.
Conclusion
Tech-enabled interventions using mobile apps are feasible but require optimization for greater usability and outcomes.
Lessons Learnt
Personalization of app content, clear guidance, and user training are critical for improving app adoption and impact.
Keywords
Tech-Enabled Self-Management, Stroke Rehabilitation, Mobile Apps, Quality of Life
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care |
Organization(s) Involved | Singapore Institute of Technology, St. Andrew Community Hospital |
Platform(s) | Centre for Allied Health & Pharmacy Excellence |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation Therapy |
Project Lead(s) | Zidane Seow |
Project Member(s) |
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Zidane Seow - zinedineonly@gmail.com