A Preliminary Usability Evaluation Study of a Co-Designed Patient Portal for Enhancing Stroke Survivors’ Self-Management

Enhanced self-management can improve health outcomes and reduce the risk of recurrent strokes among stroke survivors. Despite receiving improved care in hospitals, stroke survivors reported that they face face significant challenges in managing their health at home. To address these challenges, we developed a patient-centred digital portal with input from stroke survivors, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. This study evaluates the portal’s usability and user experience with eight stroke survivors. Usability testing demonstrated satisfying task success rates but identified areas for improvement, particularly for users with severe stroke-related impairments. These findings will inform portal improvements and support a clinical trial for stroke survivors in South London.