TRUSTroke: Using Artificial Intelligence to predict stroke outcomes, recovery and risk of complications

TRUSTroke: Using Artificial Intelligence to predict stroke outcomes, recovery and risk of complications

Currently, the ability to predict potential future complications that may result in further hospital re-admissions post-stroke is limited. In response, the EU Horizon-funded research project TRUSTroke is developing an advanced technology using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help healthcare professionals predict both short- and long-term outcomes of an ischemic stroke. With these predictions, TRUSTroke aims to provide valuable insights that can help healthcare professionals and patients make more informed decisions about stroke care and recovery. These predictions can support tailored treatment plans and rehabilitation strategies, ultimately improving patient outcomes and quality of life.

As part of the project’s deliverables, a Patient Experience (PX) research team is collaborating with stroke survivors from hospitals across three European countries. They are gathering insights into the challenges patients are caregivers are facing post-stroke and working to optimize Nora, a health app, that will evolve to a future TRUSTroke platform based on their identified needs.

The App helps them to stay connected with their healthcare professionals and enables follow-up through questionnaires about their life after stroke experiences. By tracking their own health over time, stroke survivors will gain a clearer picture of their progress, while healthcare professionals will have better insights into their recovery. “Because this app is built with input from stroke survivors, it is designed to be simple and accessible,” explains Carolina Lauzen, UX Designer at Nacar Design. “It will help patients stay on track with their treatment plans and make doctor visits more effective by providing a clear overview of their progress.”

Arlene Wilkie, Director General of the Stroke Alliance for Europe, says “One of the biggest concerns for stroke survivors is not knowing what will happen in the future. This new technology, designed with their input, will help healthcare professionals and stroke survivors work together on long-term recovery plans.”

To learn more about the project:

View video about the app: https://youtu.be/COiLV7UfWMQ 

Visit the TRUSTroke website https://trustroke.eu

Or contact research@safestroke.eu

This project is supported by Horizon Europe under grant agreement Nº101080564