An innovative ‘Life after stroke’ Pathway has been introduced by health charity Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, NHS Lothian, and Pogo Digital Healthcare. This new pathway, launched at the stroke unit of the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh in June 2024, aims to enhance care for stroke survivors.
Through Pogo Digital Healthcare’s Tailored Talks self-management platform, stroke patients receive personalized information based on their individual experiences, symptoms, and concerns. This tailored support assists patients in effectively managing their condition.
In addition to the digital platform, patients on the pathway also benefit from support from the Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland stroke nursing team. The integration of technology and personalized care is expected to revolutionize post-stroke care.
Patients enrolled in the pathway will receive regular self-assessment questionnaires to guide the information they receive and monitor changes in their symptoms over time. The curated health information is presented through short slide presentations stored in the patient’s personal online portal.
Dr. Charlie Chung, AHP stroke strategic lead at NHS Lothian, expressed excitement about the potential impact of the digital pathway on both patients and healthcare staff. The initiative aims to provide stroke survivors with timely and relevant information to support their self-management and recovery journey.
This collaboration builds on the success of previous partnerships between Pogo Digital Healthcare and Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, demonstrating a commitment to utilizing technology to improve healthcare outcomes. The expansion of the digital self-management tool into the stroke pathway signifies a significant step forward in enhancing care for stroke survivors and their families.
Meanwhile, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust has implemented cutting-edge AI software to enhance the treatment of stroke patients by analyzing brain images. The adoption of technology in healthcare continues to show promising results in improving patient outcomes.
