Just In Time Intervention to Enhance Physical Activity Among Stroke Survivors

Automated Coping Interventions to Enhance Physical Activity Among Stroke Survivors

A 3-month single-arm pilot trial to evaluate the feasibility of an automated and individualized coping intervention among stroke survivors.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Adult Patients Diagnosed with Stroke: Participants must be adults (age ≥ 18) who have been clinically diagnosed with a stroke between 3 months and 3 years.
2. Community-Dwelling: Participants should be living independently in the community rather than in institutional settings such as nursing homes or hospitals.
3. Independently Mobile: Participants must be able to walk without any aid or assistance, corresponding to a modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score of 0-2.
4. Physically Inactive: Participants should have engaged in less than 10 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in the past week.
5. Internet Access: Participants must have access to the Internet for at least a few hours every day.
6. Medically Cleared to participate: Before enrollment, participants must obtain medical clearance to ensure they are fit to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Participating in Another Research Project Involving Physical Activity: To avoid potential confounding variables that could affect the study's outcomes.
2. Planning to Move or Have Surgery in the Next 6 Months: Participants who plan to move or undergo surgery within the next six months may face disruptions that could affect their ability to complete the study.
3. Cognitive Impairment: Cognitive impairment can affect a participant's ability to understand and follow study protocols, which is crucial for informed consent and reliable data collection.