The Kyoto Shimbun reported that Nippon Shinyaku Co., Ltd. released a smartphone application "PAH Care Note" for patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Symptom management via smartphone and internet: Nippon Shinyaku's patient support
Nippon Shinyaku is focusing on services to support patients with diseases closely related to its drugs. The company offers a smartphone application that allows patients to manage their own symptoms, and has also set up an Internet site where patients can check the signs of their illness. This will make it easier for patients to consult with medical institutions and lead to accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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The company says, "Many people are hesitant to tell their doctors their exact symptoms, but we want them to take advantage of our app and website.
I UNDERSTAND THE PSYCHOLOGY OF WANTING TO GIVE VAGUE INFORMATION ABOUT SYMPTOMS, BUT I WANT ACCURATE INFORMATION IN ORDER TO GIVE ACCURATE MEDICAL CARE. I GUESS THAT'S THE POINT. IT SEEMS THAT THERE IS STILL A LOT OF ROOM FOR GROWTH IN IT UTILIZATION WHEN A PRIVATE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY, NOT A MEDICAL CORPORATION, RELEASES SUCH APPLICATION.
In the release article of Nippon Shinyaku, the background of the creation of this application is expressed as follows.
BY PROVIDING SUCH A PERSONAL HEALTH RECORD (PHR) APP, EISAI HOPES TO HELP PAH PATIENTS IMPROVE THEIR ADHERENCE TO MEDICATION, INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF MEDICAL INTERVIEWS, AND BUILD TRUST AND PEACE OF MIND BETWEEN PATIENTS AND THEIR PHYSICIANS.
PAH NOTE ANNOUNCEMENT WEBSITE
As you can see here, they are trying to build a relationship that is beneficial to both the patient and the healthcare provider based on a record of symptoms, transitions, and guidance on the timing of medications to be taken.
You can download the app from the PAH Notes website above.
