SPHC Tools vs SUPPORT+ 2.0

善寧會於2018年4月1日起獲得創新及科技局創科生活基金的資助，研發一套整合的醫療系統包括網站、流動應用程式及軟件，提升紓緩 及寧養服務的質素。 傳統的做法是基於專業醫護人員的評估，並依賴照顧者的主觀報告。這個新系統容許病人及照顧者於探訪以外的時間自我檢測並上傳數據。病人亦可以在不影響照顧者的情緒下，分享並舒解他們的壓力。 香港人口老化促使寧養及舒緩治療的需求增加，新系統能協助在提升香港寧養及舒緩治療的服務。透過整合使用者的意見，對系統進行更新，讓其可以作為其他非牟利機構的醫療照顧系統的藍本，促進本地晚期照顧的發展。

“SUPPORT+” is an initiative of the Department of Clinical Oncology, LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong. “SUPPORT+” aims to support advanced cancer patients and their families in the local community – in the form of a mobile app. “+” can literally mean ‘families’, ‘positivity’, and ‘extra’ in Chinese. “SUPPORT+” aims to support cancer patients and their families by - helping them live positively even if their illness is incurable, - positively influencing their course of illness. - letting them have extra resources at their disposal. For better home care, “SUPPORT+” equips patients and carers with up-to-date educational materials on cancer management, palliative care and end-of-life support. Registered users can also record their symptoms and communicate with their healthcare professionals through this app. Life as a cancer patient can be a difficult journey. Therefore, we are here, to SUPPORT you in a POSITIVE way. This initiative is fully funded by Bank of China (Hong Kong) (“BOCHK”). We express our sincerest gratitude to BOCHK for their generous support. DISCLAIMER: The information provided by this app are for general educational purpose and reference only. Such information is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment on any individual case or patient and should not be treated as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should consult your attending doctor or professional for any medical condition that you may have, rather than relying on the information provided in this app.