CASE STUDY
StrokeAware: Mobile Stroke Risk Assessment App for Healthcare
StrokeAware
Healthcare & Emergency Response
Mobile App for Stroke Risk Assessment & Emergency Response
Overview
StrokeAware is a lifesaving companion app that swiftly assesses stroke risk by asking questions about sudden loss of balance, headaches, and changes in eyesight, face, and speech. It provides an instant stroke probability score, nearby hospital locations, ambulance contact, and an SOS feature for urgent medical assistance. Built through focused MVP development to help users recognize symptoms early and act fast, the app reflects a simple but critical principle: a quick response can save lives.
The Challenge
Stroke is a medical emergency where delayed recognition and response directly worsen patient outcomes, yet most people lack a fast, structured way to identify symptoms or act on them.
Low Symptom Awareness
Many people do not recognize early stroke warning signs such as facial drooping, slurred speech, sudden vision changes, or loss of balance.
No Quick Self-Assessment Tool
Without a structured checklist, people hesitate or misjudge symptoms during the critical early window.
Delayed Emergency Response
Time lost searching for hospital information or ambulance contacts can significantly worsen outcomes.
Fragmented Health Risk Data
Lifestyle risk factors like blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes were not connected to symptom monitoring.
No Centralized Emergency Access
Users lacked a single place to assess risk, find nearby hospitals, and trigger emergency help instantly.
Our Solution
StrokeAware combines a one-time health profile with a fast, repeatable symptom-checking flow giving users a clear path from risk awareness to emergency action in seconds.
One-Time Body Data Profile
On first use, the app captures key health indicators blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, heart rate, weight, and exercise habits, building a baseline health profile.
Regular BFAST Symptom Checker
From the Home screen, users can run a quick recurring check across Balance, Face, Speech, Eyesight, and Arms to catch symptoms as they happen.
Instant Stroke Probability Score
Symptom responses are analyzed immediately to generate a real-time stroke probability score, helping users understand the urgency of their condition without delay.
Hospital Locator & Ambulance Access
The app surfaces nearby hospitals with distance and contact details, plus a direct ambulance-calling feature.
SOS & Emergency Contact
A dedicated SOS button and pre-saved emergency contact enable users to notify family members or emergency responders instantly during critical situations.
The BFAST Symptom Checker
A regular, repeatable stroke assessment covering the five core warning signs, designed to be completed in under a minute.
Balance
Is there a sudden loss of balance or headache?
Face
Does one side of the face droop or look uneven?
Speech
Is your speech slurred or strange?
Eyesight
Is your vision suddenly blurry or sudden loss of vision?
Arms
Is your one arm or leg weak or numb?
Technical Implementation
A mobile-first architecture designed for speed, clarity, and reliability during time-critical health emergencies.
Cross-Platform Mobile App
Built for Android and iOS, delivering a consistent, accessible experience for users assessing symptoms during stressful, time-critical situations.
Body Data Profile (One-Time Setup)
Captures baseline health information once, including blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes status, smoking habits, heart rhythm, weight, and exercise history to personalize ongoing stroke risk assessment.
BFAST Symptom Checker
A recurring, regular-checkup flow covering Balance, Face, Speech, Eyesight, and Arms, the core indicators used to flag potential stroke symptoms in the moment.
Instant Risk Scoring Engine
Uses AI-powered analysis to calculate a real-time stroke probability score from symptom responses, enabling users to understand urgency and take immediate action.
Emergency Response Tools
Integrated hospital locator, one-tap ambulance dialer, and SOS functionality provide immediate access to emergency services, helping users connect with care when every second matters.
Results & Benefits
Operational Improvements
- Faster symptom recognition through guided BFAST checks
- Instant stroke probability scoring with no manual evaluation
- One-time profile setup reduces repeat data entry
- Streamlined path from symptom to emergency action
Patient and User Impact
- Improved early awareness of stroke warning signs
- Faster access to nearby hospitals and ambulance services
- SOS button provides immediate emergency connection
- Greater confidence acting under time pressure
ROI Metrics
- Reduced time between symptom onset and emergency care
- Lower risk of delayed treatment-related complications
- Scalable for broader public health awareness campaigns
- Reusable symptom checker model for regular self-monitoring
