Impact of M-health Based Intervention on Adherence to Healthy Physical Activity After Stroke.

Impact of M-health Based Intervention on Adherence to Healthy Physical Activity After Stroke. Randomized Study

The aim of this study is to determine the impact of an m-health based intervention on long term adherence to a rehabilitation program for stroke survivors.

This is a 8-week multimodal exercise rehabilitation program (MERP) based on aerobic exercise, task oriented activities, balance and stretching exercises complemented with a mobile app technology. The aim of the MERP is to improve walking speed, walking ability, activities of daily living and quality of life among people who have suffered a stroke. The mobile app technology complements the MERP in order to achieve long term adherence to healthy physical activity.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke
• age ≥18;
• Functional Ambulation Classification (FAC) ≥3
• Barthel Index ≥45

Exclusion Criteria:

• Cognitive impairment (Mini Mental State Examination ≤24)
• Unstable cardiovascular disease (acute heart failure, recent myocardial infarction, unstable angina and uncontrolled arrhythmias)
• Alcohol or other toxic substances abuse
• Decompensated psychiatric disorders that prevented from following a group session