Mapping-ArcGis
First of all, GIS facilitates specific epidemiology mapping – a key attribute for analyzing the cases of the sickle cell disease and its mortality rates in different areas. It enables the determination of areas of high incidence and disease prevalence for purposes of determining geographic inequality. When these data are set with the demographic factors one can identify certain features and trends that cannot be identified with the help of typical analytical tools.
Second, GIS is used significantly in measuring the attainment of healthcare facilities. Through such mapping of the institutions attending to patients with sickle cell disease, one is able to come up with areas where access to quality health is a major issue. Hypothesis testing of travel distances to these facilities, beyond that, helps to benchmark areas within which the patient encounters difficulties in getting appropriate health care. The information is useful to those in the policymakers and healthcare institutions who have an interest in upgrading the existing healthcare systems and eliminating various barriers to the accessing of healthcare facilities.
Audio-visual tools
Audio-visual tools can make a great impact on the education of the general public, especially individuals who have not heard about sickle cell diseases . They enable the depiction of morphological and biochemical phenomena or therapy methods and, as such, enhance the learning experience as compared to conventional textual instruction. Also, it must be stated that audio-visual aids are invaluable when it comes to patient education, especially young patients who are just getting to know of their condition. It has been established that patients suffering from sickle cell disease and their families have difficulties developing knowledge about this disease and its manifestations. The development and usage of educational videos and animations helps in elaboration and disseminating some medical information and knowledge to the wider community. These will enable me to showcase the struggles of the patients better compared to traditional text.