An app aimed at people who think they may have arthritis.
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| Cost | Free |
What does the app do?
This app has a screening tool and a series of questions for the 'detection' of arthritis. It provides a description of the different types of arthritis (such as gout, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis) and the treatment options for each such medication, exercise, diet and nutrition.
For the complete app description, go to the website or iTunes and for a detailed review, see Reviews
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| ✔ Simple design, concise, easy to understand information. ✔ Information includes self-care advice, gives "red flag" symptoms or features for each type of arthritis to suggest urgent review by a doctor. ✔ Helps user to analyse their symptoms and could lead to seeing their doctor for assessment. |
✘ Dangerous to rely on an app for diagnosis. ✘ Not all medications are available in New Zealand. ✘ Information is very brief — an introduction only. |
Privacy and security
The app is not password protected and does not require a secure logon. It does have a privacy policy.
Review details
Date of review: July 2016
Platform reviewed: Apple
Version: 1.0.5
Download size: 17.1 MB
Related resources
This app has been reviewed by other independent websites: ArthritisID my health apps
References
The following references relate to articles about apps for arthritis.
- Grainger R, Townsley H, White B, et al. Apps for People With Rheumatoid Arthritis to Monitor Their Disease Activity: A Review of Apps for Best Practice and Quality. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2017 Feb 21;5(2):e7.
- Majeed-Ariss R, Baildam E, Campbell M, et al. Apps and Adolescents: A Systematic Review of Adolescents' Use of Mobile Phone and Tablet Apps That Support Personal Management of Their Chronic or Long-Term Physical Conditions. J Med Internet Res. 2015 Dec 23;17(12):e287.
- Nishiguchi S, Ito H, Yamada M, Yoshitomi H, et al. Self-assessment tool of disease activity of rheumatoid arthritis by using a smartphone application. Telemed J E Health. 2014 Mar;20(3):235-40.
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