Thousands of people with Parkinson’s disease will receive smart watches from NHS England so they can be treated effectively from home.
Parkinson’s kinetigraph contains sensors that monitor the user’s activity and buzz to remind him to take medication.
The data is sent to physicians to help detect excessive movement, immobility, and sleep disturbances, allowing practitioners to adjust physiotherapy and prescriptions to the patient’s needs.
John Wips, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2007 and was one of hundreds of patients on a clock pilot scheme, said: “The problem is that Parkinson’s disease changes from day to day and even every day.
“Under the traditional system, you need to remember all your worries and symptoms between visits, make sure you can attend the meeting, have the stress of getting to the hospital on time, and then be sure to tell your counselor how you are.”
He told the watch: “It really gives you confidence because you know it gives accurate records and you don’t have to rely so much on your own perception. As non-motor symptoms begin to be recorded digitally, they will also help doctors monitor them and inform the healthcare team. “
The NHS’s chief executive in England, Amanda Pritchard, said the watch would help improve the quality of life of 120,000 Parkinson’s patients while improving the effectiveness of the NHS.
She said: “Parkinson’s disease is an incurable disease that has a significant impact on people’s lives and this small watch will drastically improve their quality of life – providing an in-depth review of their health and ensuring that they receive the care they need. the comfort of your own homes.
“Not only is it better for these people living with Parkinson’s disease, but it’s also more effective for the NHS by freeing up space and time in hospitals for our hard-working staff.”
The watch was developed by the NHS in Plymouth and the University of Plymouth. Dr. Camille Carroll, the neuroscientist who led the pilot, described the invention as “life-changing.”
Health Minister Sajid Javid said Kinetigraph was “a fantastic example of how technology leads to cutting-edge innovation in healthcare”.
The watch is not expected to completely replace face-to-face time between Parkinson’s patients and their doctors. Patients will still be required to complete questionnaires for their physicians to help them understand possible causes of nighttime disturbances that cannot be recorded by the device.
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