RT-RK Partners in Horizon2020 STARR Project

A major collaborative research program has now launched to develop new ways to support self-management by stroke survivors in their homes.

Called STARR, (decision support and self-management system for stroke survivors) the new program will target the known risk factors for recurrent stroke, as it is estimated that 90% of recurrent strokes are preventable if the risk factors are managed appropriately.

STARR will develop a modular, affordable, and easy-to-use system, which will inform stroke survivors of the relationship between their daily activities (for example, their medication intake, physical and cognitive exercises, diet, and social contacts) and their risk of having a further stroke.

 

Read the full article on RT-RK website under the News, here.