Wells vs React to falls

In this Free-To-Download App, Doctot present the Wells Score assessment, which is one of the most respected clinician-administered scales in relation to the assessment of Deep Vein Thrombosis in patients. A very intuitive tool, Doctot Wells' user-friendly design enables HCPs to quickly assess patients for DVT risk. This assessment scale is presented in a wizard format so that the medical practitioner can easily navigate through the interview components to record a patient's status. The tool automatically generates the scale total and categorises this score, based on the user's input. The App also has an "Information" section to provide the user with relevant background details in addition to a “Help” section that provides assistance regarding the use of the tool. Further Doctot Wells features include: - A Patient Results Management System (e.g. Save, Delete & Sort options) - The Automatic Email Generation of each patient assessment result - Shake-to-Reset Scale functionality - PIN Protection for security purposes

"We know that all care home residents are at high risk of falls, we know that families and care home staff work hard to keep residents healthy, safe and happy. We also know that falls have a huge financial and personal impact. That's why researchers at the University of Nottingham have worked with care home residents and staff on this falls prevention app, to help people reduce the number of times they fall over. This app, designed using our research evidence, will guide you through different areas that might cause a fall, giving practical tips in bite size pieces of information that have been shown to reduce falls and reduce the effects of falling over. This app can be used by anyone wanting to prevent someone they know having a fall, including residents themselves and their families. It does the following: - Provides realistic and practical suggestions of what you can DO - Prompts you to tailor the actions to support each individual resident - Provides detail that will give you confidence that you are doing the right things - Helps you identify risk factors for falling to react to falls before they happen - Supports residents to remain active and make their own lifestyle choices - Enhanced recognition that managing falls is a continuing process We know you will find this a useful resource, any feedback to help improve any future versions is welcome."