Description of apps targeting stroke patients: A review of apps store.

Background: As a principal cause of mortality and disability worldwide, stroke imposes considerable burdens on society and effects on the lives of patients, families, and communities. Owing to their growing global popularity, health-related applications (apps) offer a promising approach to stroke management but show a knowledge gap regarding mobile apps for stroke survivors.

Methods: This review was conducted across the Android and iOS app stores in September-December 2022 to identify and describe all apps targeting stroke survivors.