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Virtual Home Visits for Stroke Patients and Their Caregivers

Turkey (Türkiye)96 participantsStarted 2023-08-01

Plain-language summary

The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of virtual home care for stroke patients and their caregivers. The secondary purpose is to evaluate the usability of the application by developing a mobile application for use in virtual home visits. The study will be carried out using the mixed research model, in which quantitative and qualitative methods are used together. The population of the research will consist of patients and caregivers with the diagnosis of hemorrhage, infarction, cerebrovascular accident and cerebral infarction, who applied to the Antalya Provincial Health Directorate Antalya Training and Research Hospital Home Health Unit, where the study is planned to be conducted. The sample of the study will consist of stroke patients and caregivers who meet the criteria for inclusion in the study. The first phase of the study was designed as a parallel group, single center and single blind randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of virtual home visits in terms of time, cost and caregiver competence. The experimental group was the patient/patient relative group who made a virtual home visit, the control group will consist of 48 patients/patient relatives who have been visited face-to-face. In the second phase of the study, semi-structured interview method will be used to determine the views of patients/patient relatives about virtual home visits. In order to evaluate the usability of the developed application, a usability survey will be applied to the group that has visited the virtual home. With the results of this study, telemedicine applications in home care services will help to increase accessibility to home care services and reduce health care costs.considered to contribute. At the same time, it is expected that the results of the study will contribute to the scientific literature in the field of design and application of telemedicine services, which are developing and spreading

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 90 Years

Sex

ALL

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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

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Effect of Virtual and Face to face to home visit

Timeframe: Change from baseline effect of visit at 0,3 month

Level of competence of stroke caregiver

Timeframe: Change from baseline effect of virtual visit at 0, 3 month (minimum 4 points, maximum 16 points)

Frequency of unplanned hospital readmission

Timeframe: Change from baseline effect of virtual visit at 3 month

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06362135

SponsorThe Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-12-01

Contact for this trial

Yasemin Demir Avcı, PHD

024224400 (2969) yasemin0747@hotmail.com

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