INTRODUCTION
Youwell has had the pleasure of collaborating with Diakonhjemmet Sykehus to implement ground-breaking digital solutions for home follow-up of patients with various ailments. The projects represent a significant step forward in patient treatment, and are particularly aimed at gout, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
BACKGROUND
Diakonhjemmet Sykehus takes action on digital home follow-up by offering innovative solutions for patients with rheumatic disorders. Through three different programmes, the hospital specifically targets gout, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, and gives patients the tools they need to manage their conditions from home.
DELIVERY
Youwell has delivered a comprehensive digital platform as well as specially developed apps for three different programs:
The URIKA app has been developed for patients with gout, and helps them track symptoms, receive dietary and lifestyle advice, and receive medication reminders.
Advantages:
Improved disease control through continuous symptom tracking.
Access to personalized advice and guidance.
Increased patient engagement and self-care from the comfort of your own home.
OA-AID for osteoarthritis patients ↗️
The OA-AID app provides osteoarthritis patients with decision support by offering information about different treatment options, enabling them to make informed choices about their treatment.
Advantages:
Better flow of information between patient and healthcare personnel.
More adapted and efficient care.
Increased patient satisfaction through involvement in own treatment process.
Digital Solution for Rheumatoid Arthritis (NOR-Flare) This service is designed for patients with rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic disorders, and combines symptom tracking, treatment guidance and lifestyle advice.
Advantages:
Comprehensive support for managing chronic symptoms.
Rapid response to changes in disease activity.
Improved quality of life through continuous health monitoring.
BENEFITS The collaboration with Diakonhjemmet hospital has resulted in significant gains for both patients and healthcare personnel:
Increased efficiency: Reduction in the need for physical consultations, freeing up resources and better use of time for healthcare personnel.
Better patient outcomes: Improved control over disease states and faster adjustment of treatment based on real-time data.
Higher patient engagement: Patients are more involved in their own treatment, which leads to better compliance and engagement.
Reduced costs: Fewer admissions and fewer emergency visits due to better follow-up and prevention of complications.
CONCLUSION
Diakonhjemmet Sykehus, through its partnership with Youwell, has positioned itself as a pioneer in digital home follow-up for rheumatic patients. By offering user-friendly and tailored tools such as URIKA and OA-AID, the hospital gives patients the opportunity to manage their conditions more effectively and achieve better health outcomes. This collaboration illustrates how digital technology can transform the healthcare system and improve the lives of patients both in Norway and globally.
