CaknaStrok: Stroke Care Support at Your Fingertips

CaknaStrok is a mobile health (mHealth) application designed to empower stroke caregivers by providing them with the knowledge, tools, and support necessary for delivering stroke care at home. Developed through a collaboration between clinicians and researchers from Universiti Sains Malaysia, the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and the Ministry of Health Malaysia, this evidence-based platform aims to improve the delivery and management of stroke care by caregivers in a home setting.

Key Features:
Expert Educational Resources: A library of stroke-specific educational materials created by neurologists and rehabilitation specialists. Discover recovery phases, medication management, and evidence-based care techniques through interactive modules, video demonstrations, and guides that you can reference at any time. The app also contains the Barthel Index to track the patient’s progress and recovery.
Intuitive dashboard: Provides visual progress charts and alerts you to concerning changes, enabling proactive care decisions and early intervention when needed.
Personalised Care Plans: Customise care recommendations based on your loved one's specific stroke type, recovery stage, and individual needs.
Support Network: Contains information that caregivers can use to communicate with healthcare professionals, fellow caregivers, and support groups.

Benefits of Using CaknaStrok:
Enhanced Confidence and Knowledge: Gain the knowledge and information needed to deliver complementary care with confidence. Our evidence-based educational content minimises guesswork and equips you with knowledge about stroke recovery, helping you make informed decisions about your loved one's care.
Improved Health Outcomes: Studies show that well-informed caregivers contribute significantly to better patient outcomes. CaknaStrok's monitoring tools help caregivers identify potential complications early, leading to timely interventions and reduced hospital readmissions.
Reduced Caregiver Stress: Caregivers will feel more supported and less isolated with access to expert guidance and peer support. The app's structured approach to care management helps reduce anxiety and prevent caregiver burnout by providing clear direction and emotional support.
Accessibility and Convenience: Through the app, stroke caregivers can have access to stroke care resources anytime, anywhere, whether you're at home, in a clinic, or travelling. CaknaStrok ensures you, as stroke caregivers, have the critical information and tools needed to assist you with stroke care at home.
Continuous Learning: Stay updated with the stroke care research and best practices. The app will be regularly updated with new stroke care tips and information. As stroke caregivers, you always have access to the information about stroke care at home.
Progress Tracking: Visualise recovery progress through charts and reports that can be shared with healthcare providers during visits. This data-driven approach helps you as a stroke caregiver and treating physician improve treatment plans.