MedoClinic - system for motion analysis, follow-up and improved care outcomes for participants in arthritis school

Important results from the project

The purpose was to verify an asymmetry index together with healthcare personnel. Patients who attended osteoarthritis schools were followed for 3 months to assess their movement development. Regular measurements have been made by patients using an own mobile phone and the Medoclinic system. Physios have performed a visual assessment of degree of asymmetry during visits. The movement has been monitored remotely by a physio and the patient has received direct feedback via the system. Market research has been conducted, pointing to, among other things, the need for a self-care product.

Expected long term effects

Patients attending arthritis schools have been followed up at the same time as the technical and market aspects of the Medoclinic system have been verified. Feedback on user-friendliness of app and web as well as willingness to pay has been made. The asymmetry index algorithms have been continuously updated as motion data from patients has been received through the system. The asymmetry index requires additional data for more individuals to be stabilized in such a way that the product can be classified as a medical device.

Approach and implementation

Collaboration were established with clinic that provided osteoarthritis schools and patients were recruited via the criteria in the ethical application. Instructions were given and patients used the system via own mobile. The degree of asymmetry was assessed visually by a physio on a 100-degree scale and patients completed walks between visits. Defined test protocols were followed. Patients were followed up remotely. The work on the algorithms has been done in parallel with the motion data has been received and analyzed. Feedback of the system has been made via forms and interviews.