Digital future: Gießen app revolutionizes Parkinson's monitoring

Digital future: Gießen app revolutionizes Parkinson's monitoring

Stand: 03.08.2024, 12:30 p.m.

Digital solutions for Parkinson's patients in Gießen

In an increasingly digital world, young developers at the Technical University of Middle Hesse (THM) made a significant contribution to monitoring Parkinson's disease with their new “Pardi app”. This app could not only be a relief for those affected, but also open innovative ways for the entire medical community.

The app and its concept

The Pardi app acts as a digital diary for patients who documents their symptoms through various regular exercises. These exercises are simple and can be carried out comfortably from home. The users have the option of carrying out typical tests, such as the "fingering" or the detection of tremors. The performance of the app is supported by a smartphone camera and a smartwatch that automatically record and analyze the test results.

The importance of the project for society

The project not only represents an important step in the care of Parkinson's patients, but could also serve as a model for further health-relevant digital innovations. Maurice Kontz, one of the co -founders, emphasizes that it is necessary to leave patients the sovereignty over their data. This could strengthen trust in digital health solutions and reduce potential fears regarding data protection.

collaboration with the community

To ensure that the app meets the needs of those affected, the developers work closely with the Hessian Parkinson's Association. This cooperation has already obtained positive feedback from the patients who actively participate in the app's tests. The focus is on the commitment to the users, since the developers want to ensure that medical use remains on the highest standard.

The vision for the future of medicine

The vision behind the Pardi app goes beyond Parkinson's disease. The developers believe that this innovative model of patient monitoring can be applied to many other chronic diseases. Keywan Sohrabi, one of the supervising professors, indicates that the recognized medical standards often do not match reality, since patients are not observed closely enough. Increased monitoring through digital solutions could help to recognize symptoms much earlier.

challenges and outlook

While the app has already been nominated for the Hessian start -up award and is in the semi -finals, the challenge is to further expand the project and find a permanent partner for future development. Both Volker Groß and Keywan Sohrabi see themselves as mentors and want to continue to support the team until the app is fully mature.

The Pardi app is an example of digital transformation in healthcare, which not only focuses on technological innovations, but above all focuses on the well-being of the patient. The course for a new type of healthcare is set, and the interest rates for such innovative approaches are in a society that is increasingly technology -savvy.