HIRT?

This work, the Hemophilia Injury Recognition Tool (HIRT?) was developed for, and with help from, young men with MILD hemophilia. Many people with milder forms of hemophilia are able to live a normal and active life and have few episodes of serious bleeding. Minor bumps and bruises that occur with daily life or sports often heal by themselves.

But once in a while, an injury may be more serious, and it is important to be able to tell the difference. HIRT? which is a mobile App was developed: 1) as a self-management tool, to help young men with mild hemophilia assess their symptoms and decide if an injury needs medical attention, and 2) to help them contact a hemophilia treatment center (HTC).

This self-management App does not replace professional advice. It is designed to prepare users to discuss their decisions with their health care team. This evidence-based self-management tool helps young men with mild hemophilia assess an injury and decide when to seek medical attention. It supports a person with mild hemophilia to make decisions based on his own assessment of physical signs and symptoms. It also suggests signs that indicate that the injury is getting worse and that he should contact the HTC to prevent long-term problems.