Use of avatars for the management of long term conditions: single or multiple morbidities Professor Stephen Chapman Head of Medicines Optimisation Luke Bracegirdle IT Development Director School of Pharmacy

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Why did Pharmacy use avatars for simulation? Simulation can be standardised (e.g for consistent experience/assessment) A safe environment to practice and learn from your mistakes Possibilities to simulate scenarios you cannot in real life Available on demand

How has the technology been applied for patient benefit? An avatar with a long term condition: o Simulate how a protocol helps a patient (healthcare professional) o Simulate how guidance given to patient could be applied (patient and/or GP)

What technology could be applied for patient benefit? A web based scenario for a patient or healthcare professional to use A mobile application that is tailored to the users needs and any medication

Why use simulation for training & patient information? Simulation can be standardised (e.g for consistent experience/assessment) A safe environment to practice and learn from your mistakes Possibilities to simulate scenarios you cannot in real life Available on demand

The benefits of investing in avatar technology For the patient o Clear medicines information in lay language o Contextualised information on risk and benefit o Better understanding should increase adherence

The benefits of investing in avatar technology For the health care professional o Patient decision aids o Practice clinical scenarios CPD o Interactive decision trees can manage multiple morbidities

The benefits of investing in avatar technology For the health economy o Attractive technology for pharma companies o Attracts investment o International potential

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