Patient and Healthcare Professional Experiences on the Barriers, Facilitators, and Solutions of Digital Counseling Materials for Patients with Cerebrovascular Diseases

The leading risk-factors of stroke, (e.g. hypertension), are related to people's lifestyle and habits, such as exercise, diet, smoking, and alcohol consumption. Patient counseling aims to positively affect the daily choices people make, but there is still only limited evidence on the effectiveness of different counseling solutions. Patient and healthcare professional experiences are needed in developing evidence based digital solutions to reduce the burden of stroke. This study is a part of a larger research project that co-creates and validates stroke prevention and diagnostic solutions together with different stakeholders.