From the Kyoto Shimbun, Nippon Shinyaku Co. smartphone app for pulmonary arterial hypertension patientsPAH Care Notes."It was reported that the release of the
Symptom management via smartphone and internet Nippon Shinyaku supports patients
Nippon Shinyaku is focusing on services to support patients with diseases closely related to its drugs. The company provides a smartphone application that allows patients to manage their own symptoms and has also launched an Internet site that allows patients to check for signs of illness. The service makes it easier for patients to consult with medical institutions and leads to accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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The company states, "Many people are hesitant to tell doctors their exact symptoms, but we want them to take advantage of the app and website.
I understand the psychology of wanting to vaguely communicate symptoms, but I want accurate information in order to provide accurate medical care. I guess that's how it is. The fact that a private pharmaceutical company, rather than a medical corporation, is releasing this kind of application suggests that there is still room for growth in the use of IT.
The background behind the creation of this application is expressed in the Nippon Shinyaku release article as follows.
PAH Care Notebook" Smartphone Application for Patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Launched
By providing such a personal health record (PHR) application, MEDINET hopes to help PAH patients improve their adherence to medication, increase the efficiency of medical interviews, and build trust and confidence between patients and their doctors.
PAH Notebook announcement website
As you can see here, they are trying to build a relationship that is beneficial to both the patient and the health care provider, based on a record of symptoms, transitions, and guidance on the timing of medications to be taken.
The application can be downloaded from the PAH Note website above.
