Sakra World Hospital Launches Advanced Patient Support mApp on World Health Day

To commemorate World Health Day, Sakra World Hospital, a premier healthcare organization in India that uses cutting-edge Japanese technology to provide ground-breaking healthcare, announced the launch of its most advanced healthcare support mobile application today. This event was conducted in the presence of the Chief Guest, Mr Masayuki Toriumi, Managing Director – SONY India Software Centre Pvt. Ltd.

The Sakra Patient mobile app is not just any regular application targeted towards a specific healthcare need. The aim of this app is to maintain the continuity of care between the doctors and patients, and address the increasing influx of information, something which the experts are referring as a must-have in the post-pandemic era. The special features of Sakra Patient Support mApp include:

1. Automated appointment process through geofencing – Once the appointment taken & paid online, patient can check-in by him/herself with the control of geofencing, his bill will generate automatically after check-in & his/her name will start reflecting in the doctor queue, doctor will call inside for consultation & post-consultation ePrescription will go by email & inside the Mobile app without queuing up at the counter
2. General assessment input enabling – sharing inputs about current health condition directly on the app; the doctor, during consultation, can access historical data (Vitals & Symptoms)
3. Self-uploading option – Upload prescriptions on the app along with symptoms for the doctor to check; each symptom will be differently coloured to differentiated for detailed assessment
4. Health check – book appointments and slots directly on the app based on convenience of packages and availability
5. Specialised Trackers: Patients can schedule and track doctor visits, reminders for:
   1. OBG Tracker throughout the nine months journey of pregnancy
   2. Paediatric Tracker – vaccination schedules and details from the time of birth till 12 years of age
   3. Dialysis Tracker – to plan and book dialysis for 2-3 times a week
6. Remote care or Homecare or step-down ICU Care can also be opted by using this app
7. All facility of clinical care like Hospitals & Clinics will be available on single platform
8. All above-mentioned services are available with the online payment facility as well to avoid the billing counter rush.
9. Doctors will have 24X7 access to the patient database on their mobile to deliver timely treatment.

Adding further, Mr. Naoya Matsumi, Deputy Managing Director Sakra World Hospital, said, “The Sakra mApp will be a stepping stone in the world of digital healthcare as it will bring a paradigm shift in how healthcare is delivered and the quality of life of a patient is improved without visiting the physicians physically at the hospital. The app will prove to be boon, especially in preventive healthcare.”

Mr. Lovekesh Phasu, COO, Sakra World Hospital shared, “The aim of Sakra patient support mApp is to ensure that patient gets detailed assessment of their condition, albeit virtually. Physicians may now heal and treat patients regardless of time or location thanks to real-time updates and previous patient data.

Mr Bhoopendra Solanki, Head of IT, Sakra World Hospital said, “More than conventional diagnostic tests and treatments, the omnichannel approach to ensuring a patient’s well-being now includes post-consultation follow-up, efficient appointment scheduling, tracking of scheduled testing, and setting reminders. With the implementation of Sakra mApp, we aim to make the lives of our patients easy and stay ahead of the curve”.

The mobile app is available on iOS and Android platforms.

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