STAAR - a comprehensive digital solution for rehabilitation and support for physical activity after stroke or TIA
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| Coordinator | Region Stockholm - Tema Kvinnohälsa och Hälsoprofessioner, Medicinsk enhet Arbetsterapi och Fysioterapi |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 992 409 |
| Project duration | June 2021 - April 2023 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Medtech4Health innovators |
| Call | Medtech4Health - Innovators in health and care 2021 |
Important results from the project
The goal of STAAR is to combine technology with rehabilitation measures that are based on evidence to create a comprehensive digital solution. STAAR will support healthcare providers with demand-driven medical technology in cost-effectively scaling up and maintaining digital secondary prevention for stroke and TIA remotely, and to support patients´ maintenance of lifestyle changes through mobile-based digital self-care and self-monitoring.
Expected long term effects
STAAR has been piloted on 120 patients and has made great advances in offering patients with stroke/TIA across Sweden digital access to supervised training sessions, self-care programs, information and contact and support from a physiotherapist. 78% of the participants have been over 65 years of age, which corresponds well with the intervention´s target group and positive trends are seen in relevant health outcomes. The digital treatment with STAAR has been safe, appreciated and demonstrated great value for the individual.
Approach and implementation
STAAR has been evaluated for feasibility as well as a process evaluation regarding the use of STAAR in clinical practice, which has led to a number of areas for improvement. Preliminary treatment effects have included measurements of blood pressure and physical activity, and patient self-reported walking ability, fatigue, depressive symptoms and quality of life before and after the rehabilitation period. The end-user experience of STAAR has been investigated via in-depth interviews.