2.2. Recruitment of Persons at Risk for Stroke
TIA, stroke, drug abuse
STROKE, TIA
During 2018–2019, five primary healthcare sites were invited to co-deliver MMD together with the research group; two sites participated in the study. The enrollment of study participants was scheduled between June 2019 and June 2020 and was conducted through digital advertising, local newspapers, and flyers. The inclusion criteria for participation were (a) age of 45–75 years; (b) three or more stroke risk factors scored as moderate-to-high risk on a stroke risk scorecard; (c) access to a smartphone or tablet; (d) expressed motivation for lifestyle change; and (e) understanding of the Swedish language. The exclusion criteria were (a) history of a previous stroke or TIA diagnosis; and/or (b) expressed ongoing drug abuse.Given the study aim, a prospective sample size was not required. Instead, the enrollment aimed for a sample size large enough to provide useful information for the study [