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Arthritis Tracker app

An app for teens and young adults with arthritis to monitor progress, measure their response to treatment and prepare for appointments.
It also provides the opportunity to connect with other young people with the same condition or read their stories.

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Arthritis Tracker app	By Versus Arthritis
	Features Diary tracker û the diary includes easy to use ‘smiley face’ options to measure pain, energy, side effects, activity, sleep and emotions as often as you want to (every day, weekly or when symptoms occur). Tracking. Calculator or counter. App community – the app community provides a space to connect with other young people from 13–25 years of age, or just to read their stories about their journey with arthritis, or related conditions.
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Clinical review	Read a clinical review below.
Security and privacy	Does the app: Collect medical information? Yes Require a login? Yes Have password protection? Yes Have a privacy policy? Yes Require internet access to use? Yes Read more about safety and security when using apps. Brochures: Tips to improve your privacy and security [PDF, 65 KB] Healthify He Puna Waiora, NZ Staying safe online(external link) Netsafe, NZ
Cost	Free
Advertisements	This app contains no ads.
How to get the app	(external link) (external link) (external link)

The Arthritis Tracker helps teens and young adults with arthritis keep track of their symptoms. Users can track their symptoms which will help them to monitor progress, measure their response to treatment and prepare for appointments. They can also connect with other people of a similar age with the same condition as them, or read stories about their experiences. The app helps to monitor side effects of medicines, pain and energy levels, sleep, activity and emotions. The app enables access to the Versus Arthritis website which includes tips on how to manage symptoms, side effects and stress.

For the complete app description, go to the app website(external link), Google Play(external link), App Store(external link) or, for a more detailed review, see reviews below.

PROS	CONS
✔Easy to use. ✔ Relevant to young people to support them to manage their condition and connect with other young people with a similar condition.	✘ There are links to UK-based events but the content is still relevant to New Zealanders.

PROS

CONS

✔Easy to use.

✔ Relevant to young people to support them to manage their condition and connect with other young people with a similar condition.

✘ There are links to UK-based events but the content is still relevant to New Zealanders.

Clinical review

Reviewer: Angela Lambie, Pharmacist, Te Whatu Ora, Waitemata
Date of review: October 2023
Platform: Apple
Version: 2.0.5
Comments: This app was created with young people who have arthritis, so it has been developed to suit their needs. It's easy to use, helps people keep on top of their progress and response to treatment and helps them prepare for appointments.
The App Community is likely to appeal to young people who would like to reach out and connect with other young people with a similar condition. There are also stories about other people’s experience with arthritis and tips to help manage side effects, pain, stress or day-to-day life with arthritis.
Safety concerns: None.
New Zealand relevance: Yes
Concerns: There are links to UK-based events but the content is relevant to New Zealanders.

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