Table 1 Characteristics of participating stroke patients, informal caregivers, and healthcare professionals
Characteristic | Patients (n = 32) | Informal caregivers (n = 15) | Healthcare professionals (n = 13) |
|---|---|---|---|
Sex; number male (%) | 19 (59) | 4 (27) | 3 (23) |
Patient and informal caregiver | |||
Mean age in years (SD) | 56.9 (15.1) | 60.6 (9.9) | |
Time since stroke in months (SD) | 27.8 (14.0) | ||
Communication problems; number (%) | 16 (50) | ||
Motor problems; number (%) | 20 (63) | ||
Cognitive problems; number (%) | 24 (75) | ||
Using digital devices in daily life; number (%) | 32 (100) | ||
Purpose of using digital devices: | |||
Email; number (%) | 18 (56) | ||
Applications; number (%) | 15 (47) | ||
Searching information; number (%) | 10 (31) | ||
Games; number (%) | 14 (44) | ||
Exercises; number (%) | 8 (25) | ||
Profession | |||
Physiotherapist; number (%) | 3 (23) | ||
Psychologist; number (%) | 1 (8) | ||
Occupational therapist; number (%) | 3 (3) | ||
Speech therapist; number (%) | 1 (8) | ||
Rehabilitation specialist; number (%) | 4 (31) | ||
Manager; number (%) | 1 (8) | ||