# StrokeAssist

> Communication aid for aphasia with customizable pictures and voice output. (iPhone/iPad app by Queensland University of Technology.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strokeassist/id1261200876 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Queensland University of Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/333206424)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Medical
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 36 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-07-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-30
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strokeassist/id1261200876/reviews.md

## What is StrokeAssist?

StrokeAssist is a communication app for people with aphasia, an impairment in the ability to speak and understand others. The app provides a human voice and pictures to support communication with family members and medical staff. The content is designed to support face-to-face communication in the context of a hospital ward, i.e., to

Schedule daily events, e.g., therapy, doctor visits
Express personal needs, e.g., hunger, pain, mood
Introduce people, e.g., hospital staff, family members
StrokeAssist contains a starter set of pictures to support communication. It allows you to personalize and expand the set of pictures with your own photos and associated vocabulary.

The app allows you to keep track of your mood and pain over several days or weeks.

StrokeAssist has been developed by Queensland University of Technology (QUT) staff and students to support research into the communication between people with post-stroke aphasia, family and hospital staff. In making the app available on the hospital ward we hope to create opportunities for verbal communication outside the limited hours of speech therapy.

Concept and interaction design: Bernd Ploderer and Theresa Green
Visual design and icons: Keerthana Kachana and Christian Ruiz Maldano
Software development: Luke Malczewski, Alex Genovese, and Braydon Cohn

## Key features

- Picture-based communication
- Human voice output
- Customizable picture sets
- Mood and pain tracking
- Supports hospital communication
- Personalized vocabulary expansion


## Frequently asked questions about StrokeAssist

### What is StrokeAssist used for?

StrokeAssist is a communication app designed for individuals with aphasia. It helps them express needs, schedule events, and communicate with family and medical staff using a human voice and customizable pictures.

### Can I add my own pictures to StrokeAssist?

Yes, StrokeAssist allows you to personalize and expand the starter set of pictures with your own photos and associated vocabulary, making communication more tailored to your needs.

### Does StrokeAssist help track health information?

Yes, StrokeAssist allows you to keep track of your mood and pain levels over several days or weeks, providing a record that can be shared with healthcare providers.

### What devices does StrokeAssist support?

StrokeAssist is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible on Apple's mobile ecosystem.

### How often is StrokeAssist updated?

The latest version of StrokeAssist is 1.2, which was last updated on May 9, 2018. Future updates will depend on ongoing research and development by QUT.

### Is StrokeAssist suitable for children?

StrokeAssist has an age rating of 4+, indicating it is appropriate for children aged four and older. Its design focuses on supporting communication for individuals with aphasia.

### Does StrokeAssist have ads?

No, StrokeAssist does not contain advertisements. It is a free application developed to support research and communication for individuals with aphasia.

### What is the rating for StrokeAssist?

StrokeAssist has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars based on 1 review. This indicates a highly positive user experience from its initial feedback.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2018-05-09

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Updates and bug fixes.

### 1.1 — 2017-11-22

Corrected Speech output in Needs section

### 1.0 — 2017-07-20

No release notes.

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