INTRODUCING THE

MEDCONCERNS APP

This aphasia-friendly medical assessment makes it easier for healthcare providers and people with aphasia to communicate effectively about medical concerns. With built-in aphasia techniques, no training is required to use this tool! 

MEDCONCERNS GIVES PATIENTS WITH APHASIA THEIR VOICES BACK!

The MedConcerns app transforms how healthcare providers interact with people facing communication barriers. It combines proven aphasia communication techniques with comprehensive medical assessment questions and options, enabling the healthcare provider to meet unique communication needs. It’s time to break down communication barriers in healthcare! Learn More…

MEDCONCERNS GIVES PATIENTS WITH APHASIA THEIR VOICES BACK!

The MedConcerns app transforms how healthcare providers interact with people facing communication barriers. It combines proven aphasia communication techniques with comprehensive medical assessment questions, enabling the healthcare provider to meet unique communication needs. It’s time to break down communication barriers in healthcare! Learn More…

A physician skilled at completing medical assessments had no training in supported communication.

A speech-language pathologist trained in using communication supports wanted to help.

They combined their skills to create MedConcerns, an aphasia-friendly medical assessment!

How it Works

Special Features

Did you know that...

10% of Americans report a communication disability.

The risk of an adverse medical event is 3x higher in patients with aphasia.

15% of admitted patients had almost no ability to communicate.

Do you want to bridge the communication gap with your patients with Aphasia?

Healthcare providers want to improve the quality of care for patients with aphasia. Most providers do not receive adequate training to meet unique communication needs. The MedConcerns app provides healthcare professionals with built-in communication tools. With MedConcerns serving as interpreter, providers can better understand patients with aphasia and uncover medical problems easier and faster. The MedConcerns app can restore the connection between patients with aphasia and their providers.

How the app flows
Meet Mary

Meet Mary

Mary had been living with aphasia for years, and frequently felt frustrated and overwhelmed during medical appointments. She tried to communicate her healthcare needs, like pain and discomfort, but struggled to find the words. It was always hard for others to understand what she was trying to say.

Meet Dr. Smith

Meet Dr. Smith

Dr. Smith tried his best to help Mary feel heard and understood, but communication presented a constant struggle. He longed for a way to communicate easily with Mary. He wished he could use the precious time in their appointments to provide her with medical care and guidance, but too much time was lost trying to find out what was wrong.
Introduce MedConcerns

Introducing MedConcerns

Dr. Smith learned of a novel solution to his problem when a colleague introduced him to the MedConcerns App – an app designed specifically for patients and providers who have trouble communicating due to communication impairments! It provides simple, easy-to-understand visuals and language that Mary could use to express herself and communicate her discomfort clearly and easily.

Comm Sol

Communication Solution

The app was simple and easy-to-use – both for Mary and Dr. Smith. Instead of struggling with endless attempts at communicating, the app provided simple pictured options with built-in communication techniques. Dr. Smith used the app during his medical assessment, and Mary responded by choosing the pictured options that best represented what she needed him to know. The app allowed Mary to easily express how she felt.
Peace of Mind

Peace of Mind

Using the MedConcerns app, Mary enjoys greater independence. She feels that her needs are understood and she is receiving the right care. Dr. Smith didn’t need extensive training and time to immediately help Mary. The MedConcerns App changed the communication environment, giving Mary the voice she needed all along.

Built with aphasia-friendly tools

  • Pictures are combined with written and spoken words
  • Choices represent common medical symptoms and concerns, severity levels, onset, and exacerbating factors
  • Expanded options follow each selection for a detailed assessment
  • Confirmation pages follow each selection to verify understanding
  • The user can zoom in to more clearly see images
  • The app is customizable, allowing the user to select the number of icons per page, gender, and language (Spanish/English). Soon to include more options to customize!
  • Aphasia-friendly education pages are provided in English and Spanish
  • “Needs board” is available to request help and express wants and needs
  • “Topic board” is available to allow the patient to guide discussion with the physician
  • Immediately access the Yes/No board and Whiteboard from the navigation bar

Comprehensive symptom choices

Clarifying questions for detailed assessment

Confirmation pages to verify understanding

Zoom Capability!

Yes/No board available at all times!

Whiteboard full of options!

All app images available for whiteboard!

Personalized settings!

Education pages available!

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