Master Therapy Assistant (MARTHA)

The Master Therapy Assistant (MARTHA) project addresses this gap in care by further developing a digital telehealth solution for outpatient stroke rehabilitation. Building on an existing telehealth system and integrated into the established care process Stroke Pathway Tyrol, a patient-centred application is being developed that provides sustainable support for the transition from in-patient to home rehabilitation.

MARTHA combines evidence-based, video-based home exercises with customisable therapy plans and easy-to-understand information content. The aim is to increase exercise adherence, strengthen patient self-management and promote the transfer of therapeutic exercises into everyday life. At the same time, MARTHA offers therapists structured support for planning, adapting and monitoring home exercise programmes.

As part of the project, the technical and content requirements will be systematically analysed. Based on this, a detailed care concept will be created and the application will be further developed in accordance with medical device regulations. The effectiveness of the solution will be evaluated in a prospective, randomised study. In the long term, MARTHA is to be integrated into standard care as a digital care offering.