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Development and usability evaluation of a culturally adapted stroke prevention educational programme on WeChat apps.
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- A mini-program for high-risk of stroke population management using the intervention mapping approach: design, development process, and usability study.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Effects of an online stroke education program on enhancing knowledge, awareness of stroke warning signs, and emergency medical services seeking among high-risk residents in Huanggang City, China.Journal of education and health promotion · 2026Article
- Improving stroke awareness through a culturally adapted audiovisual intervention in the United Arab Emirates.Frontiers in neurology · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: The persistently high incidence of stroke in many nations is suggestive of an area for further improvement on existing strategies of primary stroke prevention. Although the era of digitalisation has led to the increasing use of mobile applications (apps) in healthcare, more studies are needed to determine the efficacy of apps in producing the desired health outcomes across different nations and cultures. Objective: To describe the development and evaluate the usability of a mobile app in delivering a culturally adapted stroke prevention educational programme for middle-aged adults in the Republic of China. Methods: The educational programme was developed in three phases. In Phase 1, the process involved analysing requirements and designing structured modules. Phase 2 concentrated on expert consultation and technical development to deliver the educational programme. Phase 3 included a usability trial and refinement of the educational program based on trial results. Results: Educational content was derived from the Chinese Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Stroke and the Dietary Guidelines for Residents. The WeChat platform was used to deliver the educational programme. Participants expressed satisfaction with the content, interface, and functions of the apps, indicating that the apps have good usability. Conclusions: The development process of the Educational Programme was designed to maximise the culturally appropriate, and impact of lifestyle changes and stroke prevention. An app-based educational programme that has demonstrated good usability is a vital factor prior to deploying it in an intervention to evaluate its effects on health outcomes.
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