Background:
PocketMedic is a digital platform that allows clinicians in primary, secondary or community care, to send film-based prescriptions to patients to help manage chronic diseases. These can be watched on mobile phones, tablets, or PCs. Over 30 films are now available for type 2, type 1, gestational and pre-diabetes – covering all aspects of diabetes care. They were recently incorporated into the National Direct Enhanced Service (DES) for Diabetes in Wales and are viewed by approximately 1,000 patients each month. Initial evaluation of the system demonstrated improvement in disease control as measured by HbA1c.
Outcomes:
Further evaluations looking at pre-diabetes in partnership with Aberystwyth University are ongoing. eDigital Health are working with our team on a variety of projects around diabetes, COPD, long-COVID and staff wellbeing in partnership with The Bevan Commission, Swansea University and Aberystwyth University.
PocketMedic (eDigital Health), in collaboration with Dr Sam Rice of Prince Philip Hospital, was given a commendation in the ‘Quality in Care Diabetes Awards 2018’. Dr. Sam Rice is the DRU Cymru Work Package Lead for the ‘Self-management of Diabetes’ theme. A Quality in Care award means an initiative has been recognised by the NHS, patients and industry as improving the quality of life for people living with diabetes.
The judges said: “A very innovative idea to have films available on prescription. An excellent concept, well thought through from the patients’ perspective and well presented. These videos help educate and inform patients more effectively than traditional methods.”