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Application – PsoMentor App PsoMentor App – Gamifying Your Psoriasis Tracking C arsten S auer M ikkelsen 1 , L ars W erner 2 and L uit P enninga 3 Research Lab, Department of Dermatology, University of Aalborg, and Private Dermatology Practice, Tolstrupvej 91, DK-9700 Brønderslev, Denmark, 2 Di- rector for “The Danish Psoriasis Patient Association“, 3 Specialist in Surgery, Regional Executive Officer, Ilulissat Hospital, Avannaa Region, Greenland. E-mail: [email protected] 1 I ntroduction The steep increase in mobile phone ownership coupled with increased expectations of the patient’s role to manage their care presents a unique opportunity for health apps (1). Patients identify health apps as valuable when they are intuitive and simple to use, provide specific guidance and instructions to better manage a condition, and shares data with designated individuals (1). Given its visual nature, dermatology is particu- larly amenable for the application of health apps (2). Health apps can be used for varying purposes including education, recording of disease, and for treatment adherence (3). A ran- domised clinical trial in patients with psoriasis randomized patients to the use of a health app or no health app. The trial found improved adherence to topical treatment in the group using the health app (3). Here we describe a valuable and highly appreciated app for patients with psoriasis called PsoMentor. PsoMentor is a digital motivational coach for people living with psoriasis and pso- riasis arthritis. The application was developed by asking the ”Danish Psoriasis Association”, leading dermatologists, nurses, and multiple pharmaceutical companies for their contribution and involvement. Together they created the application which consists of a personal diary, a tracking tool, and a fun game; all put into one service. PsoMentor is a gamified solution that lets users choose between different disease courses, in which they can earn awards and trophies along the way. PsoMentor is nominated as ”Best Initiative – The Danish Patient Award”. D escription PsoMentor is a tool helping psoriasis patients with their chron- ic disease to document their lives with psoriasis and psoriasis arthritis over time, also providing valuable information for the dermatologists. This app can among other things keep a photo journal and register if the skin is red, scaly, indurated, severity of nail involvement, pain in skin and joints, and joint swelling. Besides it is useful to register stress, mood, sleep and lifestyle. The Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) can also be entered. Everything is developed as a digital tool to improve patient’s lifestyle. F eatures The psoriasis patients can choose between 3 different subjects: my psoriasis, my psoriasis arthritis, my treatment. These sub- jects are of totally 8 weeks duration. Screenshots from PsoMentor App (1–6). 88 Forum for Nord Derm Ven 2019, Vol. 24, No. 3