mediknot - your digital surgical diary

your digital surgical diary

re-thinking the surgical experience

having surgery can be daunting... keep track of every step

pain levels

mindfulness

activity levels

nutrition and diet

before, during & after your surgery

This is a qualitative research project and the app is a proof-of-concept. It is not a market available product. Only consenting participants of the research project are permitted to download and use the mobile application.

introducing: Otto

Surgery is a sensitive life event. The vision is: Otto will be your companion in tracking your surgical progress in a personalised and interactive way.

Deciding about surgery

Surgical prehabilitation

Day of surgery

Post-surgical rehabilitation

Recovery and return to normal life

the background evidence research:

"...we found a significant quantitative effect of patient-reported anxiety on morbidity..."

Nature: The effect of preoperative patient-reported anxiety on morbidity and mortality outcomes in patients undergoing major general surgery

"This study identifies both substantial patient desire to modify behaviours for peri‐operative benefit and the need for structured pre‐operative support."

Anaesthesia: Exploring patient attitudes to behaviour change before surgery to reduce peri-operative risk: preferences for short- vs. long-term behaviour change

"Active alcohol consumption is a significant determinant of adverse outcomes in elective surgery..."

Journal of Gastrointestinal surgery: Alcohol Exposure as a Risk Factor for Adverse Outcomes in Elective Surgery

"By informing patients and managing expectations of the perioperative period, they are better prepared to engage with prehabilitation initiatives and enhanced recovery pathways."

Clinical Medicine Journal: Prehabilitation

Important to read: In case of any medical problem, speak to your General Practitioner or in the case of an emergency dial 999 or attend your nearest A&E. This mobile application is not a medical device or an alternative to the care you receive from your healthcare providers. The sole purpose of the application is for you to log your experience throughout your surgical journey. The use of the app does not impact the care you receive. By using our service you agree to the Terms of service. We make no claims mediknot improves any surgical outcomes or improves the surgical experience.