Effect of mobile health education on family caregivers’ knowledge of recurrence stroke prevention

Abstract

Stroke, a cerebrovascular disease, that cause of mortality and long-lasting disability. The recurrence of stroke is increasing due to lack knowledge and compliance with treatment to control modifiable risk factors. Family caregiver’ role is important to help stroke patient. Mobile health education is one way to increase their knowledge. The aim of community service was to evaluate the effectiveness of a mobile health education using Family Care on RSP on family caregivers’ knowledge related to recurrent stroke prevention. Family caregivers and patients were provided education using Family Care on RSP (Recurrent Stroke Prevention) application. The target was family caregivers and stroke patients who joint in Indonesian Stoke Club at Yogyakarta.Number of respondents consist of 10 family caregivers with 10 stroke patients. The result showed the improvement of knowledge of family caregivers after providing education using Family care on RSP.