Development of a user-friendly app for testing blood coagulation status in schizophrenia patients

Abstract

Blood coagulation time is an important factor to consider for postoperative and cardiac disorder patients who have been prescribed anticoagulant coagulant medications. The coagulation process is also known to be perturbed in some individuals with psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia. This chapter describes a patient self-management system for a functional assessment of blood coagulation activity, determining the appropriate anticoagulant dosages using a test strip device and the Coagu app. The app can also be used as a patient reminder of treatment times and to monitor treatment and effects over time.