Integrated Software System for Registering of Patients with Stroke in Varna Region: Design and Initial Implementation

In this work, a newly integrated, windows-based prototype system is proposed for the needs of registering data of patients diagnosed with strokes in Varna region, Bulgaria. The implemented system architecture is based on a star model, consisting of a central core module, corresponding to the main stroke data record sheet and additional peripheral units. The main features of this system include: basic demographic patient information, disease history related to previous strokes, results from patient's exams and tests initial and from scheduled follow ups, data for risk factors and death report. The current system is intended to be used exclusively by the project team members to study the disease epidemiology and management effectiveness in Varna region. This will create solid record volume in order epidemiologist from the team to have prerequisites for providing adequate timely care for patients with these diseases.