Authors
Rita Krishnamurthi, Leigh Hale, Suzanne Barker-Collo, Alice Theadom, Rohit Bhattacharjee, Ann George, Bruce Arroll, Annamarie Ranta, Debra Waters, Denise Wilson, Peter Sandiford, Seana Gall, Priyakumari Parmar, Derrick Bennett, Valery Feigin
Publication date
2019/1
Journal
Stroke
Volume
50
Issue
1
Pages
196-198
Publisher
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Description
Background and Purpose
Feasibility of utilizing the Stroke Riskometer App (App) to improve stroke awareness and modify stroke risk behaviors was assessed to inform a full randomized controlled trial.
Methods
A parallel, open-label, 2-arm prospective, proof-of-concept pilot randomized controlled trial. Participants were randomized to usual care/control or App intervention group and assessed at baseline, 3, and 6 months. The App measures stroke risk and provides information on management of risk factors. Participants were aged >19 years with at least 2 modifiable stroke risk factors identified, no prior stroke, and owned a smartphone.
Results
Fifty participants (24 control, 26 App) were recruited from 148 eligible participants. Retention in the trial was 87%. Mean cardiovascular health (Life’s Simple 7) improved by 0.36 (95% CI, −2.10 to 1.38) in the App group compared with 0.01 (95% CI, −1.34 to 1.32) in …
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