Web-based platform providing ongoing rehabilitation support for stroke victims

Abstract

The aim of this work is the development of a digital platform to support the physical rehabilitation of stroke patients who were cleared to transition to home-based and outpatient rehabilitation. This digital solution facilitates real-time communication with physiother- apists, disseminates stroke educational content to boost patient health literacy, and complements rehabilitation protocols through guided exer- cise videos and session monitoring (including repetition counts, schedul- ing, and time tracking). The development consisted of a Progressive Web Application (PWA), a hybrid solution functioning as both a web browser application and a na- tive app. Its layered architecture isolates UI components from backend operations. By combining modern and robust technologies, we created an accessible and secure application capable of real-time communica- tion between users and physiotherapists. This streamlines rehabilitation activity tracking and enhances patient well-being. In-situ evaluation is scheduled for the subsequent project phase, to be carried out through partnerships with healthcare providers.