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What exactly is hemophilia?
Haemophilia is a blood disease that is inheritable and disrupts blood clotting in the sick person. Blood from wounds does not clot or clots very slowly, which means that the wound does not close and more blood is lost than usual. Spontaneous bleeding with no visible wounds can also occur. Without the injected coagulation factor, heavy bleeding due to accidents or the like cannot be stopped, which in the worst case can lead to death.
Why was HemoHeroes developed?
The app iOS|Android HemoHeroes was developed to teach children affected by haemophilia in a playful way what they need for good care. Children with haemophilia suffer from a congenital bleeding disorder, so the missing coagulation factor usually has to be injected several times a week to improve blood clotting. In the case of young children, this is often done by parents or specialist staff, but the older the children get, the more likely they are to take over the injection themselves. This transition phase to self-injection often begins around the age of eight. To ensure that this phase goes smoothly, HemoHeroes was developed so that the children are gently introduced to the injections.
Contents of the game app HemoHeroes
In the app, children with hemophilia go about their daily lives and have to playfully master all possible challenges that they have due to their illness. For example, you have to avoid slipping in a wet bathroom to avoid bruising. Another goal is to ensure the everyday well-being of the game character. For example, a healthy diet, tooth brushing, and sufficient physical activity are essential for haemophilic children. A small advisor accompanies the player throughout and takes on an explanatory and supportive role.
Furthermore, various mini-games are available in the game app that can only be played with a sufficient level of “prophy energy”. This energy must be replenished regularly and represents the coagulation factor level of the avatar. The aim is for the children to get used to regular injections and to internalize the elementary importance.
Hemophilic children learn the importance of regular injections with the app
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Conclusion on the HemoHeroes app for hemophilic children
Explaining the importance of regular injections of coagulation factor to children with haemophilia poses great difficulty for many parents. With the HemoHeroes app, children can playfully learn what is important. In addition, the sick internalize the rhythm of the spraying through the constant repetition in the game.
Prices and availability of the HemoHeroes app
The app is free and can be found in the respective app stores.
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