Diary
Diary (Medical)
Diary (pronunciation: /ˈdaɪəri/), from the Latin diarium meaning "daily allowance," is a record (originally in handwritten format) with discrete entries arranged by date reporting on what has happened over the course of a day or other period. In the medical context, a diary is often used to record health-related information.
Medical Diary
A Medical Diary is a record kept by patients to document health-related information. This can include symptoms, medication usage, diet, exercise, and other factors that may influence health. Medical diaries are often used in Clinical Trials to track patient progress and response to treatments.
Symptom Diary
A Symptom Diary is a specific type of medical diary where patients record their symptoms on a daily basis. This can be particularly useful for conditions that have fluctuating symptoms, such as Rheumatoid Arthritis or Multiple Sclerosis.
Pain Diary
A Pain Diary is another type of medical diary, specifically used to document levels of pain over time. This can be useful in managing chronic pain conditions, such as Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Food Diary
A Food Diary is a record of what a patient eats each day. It is often used in the management of conditions like Diabetes or Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or for patients undergoing Dietary Therapy.
Sleep Diary
A Sleep Diary is a record of a patient's sleep patterns. It can be used to diagnose sleep disorders such as Insomnia or Sleep Apnea.
Related Terms
- Health Journal: A broader term that can include a medical diary, but also other health-related records.
- Patient Reported Outcome Measures: Tools used in clinical trials that can include medical diaries.
- Electronic Health Record: A digital version of a patient's medical history, which can include entries from a medical diary.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Diary
- Wikipedia's article - Diary
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