Parkinson’s Kinetigraph contains sensors that monitor the user’s activity and buzzes to remind them to take medication. The data is sent to doctors to help detect excessive movement, immobility and sleep disorders, allowing professionals to tailor physiotherapy and prescriptions to the patient’s needs. John Whipps, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2007 and was one of hundreds of patients who participated in a pilot pilot program, said: “The problem is that Parkinson’s changes from day to day, even all the time. of the day. “According to the traditional system, you have to remember all your worries and symptoms between visits, make sure you can make an appointment, have the stress of going to the hospital on time and then remember to tell your counselor how you are. ». He said of the watch: “It gives you real confidence as you know it gives accurate recordings and you do not have to rely so much on your own perception. “As non-motor symptoms begin to be recorded digitally, they will also help doctors monitor them and inform the healthcare team.” NHS England CEO Amanda Pritchard said the watch would help improve the quality of life for 120,000 Parkinson’s patients while improving efficiency in the NHS. He said: “Parkinson’s is an incurable disease that has a significant impact on people’s lives and this little watch will dramatically improve their quality of life – providing a detailed overview of their health and ensuring that they receive the care they need from the comfort of their own their. houses. “Not only is it better for those people living with Parkinson’s, but it is also more effective for the NHS, freeing up space and time in hospitals for our hard-working staff.” The watch was developed by the NHS in Plymouth and the University of Plymouth. Dr Camille Carroll, the pilot neurologist who led the invention, described the invention as “life-changing”. Health Minister Sajid Javid said the Kinetigraph was a “fantastic example of how technology drives cutting-edge innovation in healthcare”. The clock is not expected to completely replace face-to-face time between Parkinson’s patients and their physicians. Patients should complete questionnaires for their physicians to help them understand possible causes of nocturnal disorders that cannot be recorded by the device.