Jane Flynn is a lead rheumatology practitioner at University Hospitals Dorset. In this case study she highlights her work and how myDCR will make a difference to people’s lives
“In the rheumatology department we treat patients with inflammatory arthritis and the myDCR allows photos to be uploaded. For example, an inflamed joint or a rash. This can be shared within the team and with other specialities. It can be monitored over time and we can see changes in your care and modify your treatment because of these.
“The goals section will be able to monitor weight and blood pressure and this will be visible to all professionals. As part of patients ongoing care, we recommend they weight themselves and take their blood pressure.
“From this, actions can be sent, for example, healthy eating can be linked with weight; exercise can be linked with improving blood pressure.
Some patients will be asked to complete some specific disease questionnaires. They are very helpful to clinicians, they give us more detail about the experiences you’re having, say within your home life and this will enable us to tailor our care more for you,” she added.
- This case study is based on Jane’s interview for the myDCR video
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