Languages
English Countries of use
Any in which the user is familiar with English.
Cost
Free
Developer
Publicis D Healthcare
(Based in Ireland)
http://www.publicisdhealthcare.ie ; Support email:
Funder
Pfizer Healthcare Ireland
Medical Adviser
Ankylosing Spondylitis Association of Ireland (ASAI); Rheumatology Unit, Waterford Regional Hospital, Ireland
Features

Support to deal with symptoms/disabilities

Self-monitoring

Trackers

Information
Summary
Provides information about living with ankylosing spondylitis (AS), and helps a person be aware of progress in coping with the condition. Supplies facts about the condition and its symptoms, plus the available treatment options. Information on posture, and on managing fatigue, flares, and sleep, are supplied. The user is taken through a Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI) test, and assessed for degree of functional limitation. Progress over time can be logged through graphs. A set of videos created under the supervision of Waterford Regional Hospital, Ireland, demonstrate exercises that aim to improve the physical functionality of people with AS. The videos can be rated by the user for usefulness, and specified as favourites. Information is also given about managing the condition when in education, training or employment.
Tags: Health, Wellness & Care in the Community (HWCC)