# DIY Diagnosis Consumers take health into their own hands. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published May 6, 2013 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/diy-diagnosis ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.3/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the DIY Diagnosis trend? **DIY Diagnosis:** Healthcare is not always easy to access, so consumers are taking matters into their own hands by self-diagnosing. This gives a sense of control in the chaotic realm of health and disease, while alleviating any distrust felt in regards to health professionals. This ultimately reflects on the importance consumers place on self-control over expertise. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Aug 9, 2012 to Apr 14, 2013 - Published: May 6, 2013 - Patterns: [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the DIY Diagnosis trend ### Self-Diagnosing Health Consumers prioritize self-diagnosis and control as a way to alleviate distrust in healthcare professionals. ### Minimally Invasive Medical Tools Advances in technology have led to the development of tools that are less invasive but still accurate in detecting serious illnesses, presenting opportunities for their use in medical procedures and facilities. ### Personal Health Monitoring Devices Wearable technology that tracks vital health information represents a major opportunity for the health industry, as it allows for personalized updates and early detection of potential issues. ## What the DIY Diagnosis trend means for industry ### For Healthcare Services The self-diagnosis trend presents opportunities for healthcare providers to improve trust with patients, while new methods and tools present potential for more efficient and effective services. ### For Medical Device Manufacturing The development of minimally invasive medical tools and personal health monitoring devices offer significant opportunities for companies in the medical device manufacturing space. ### For Technology and Electronics Advances in technology have led to the development of cutting-edge medical tools and wearables, with significant potential for growth and innovation in this industry. ## Trend signals for DIY Diagnosis Trend score 3.3 out of 10, from popularity 53%, activity 37%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 53% - Activity: 37% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the DIY Diagnosis trend 6 featured examples from Aug 9, 2012 to Apr 14, 2013. - [Holographic Cranium Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abnormal-psych-test): The Abnormal Psych Test Examines the Brain in an Innovative Way (Category: Tech) Implication: Incorporating the Abnormal Psych Test's innovative combination of diagnostic tests could revolutionize brain assessments for neuropsychologists and healthcare providers. - [Health-Monitoring Maternity Bands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pregnancy-pulse): The Pregnancy Pulse Lets You Track Your Baby's Well-Being (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding the applications of wearable technology by creating customized health-monitoring devices for pregnant mothers. - [Blood-Monitoring Bluetooth Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitbit-chip): The Fitbit Chip Goes Under the Skin to Track Health Records (Category: Tech) Implication: The healthcare industry can benefit from the use of implantable health monitoring devices that provide real-time information to healthcare providers, leading to more personalized… - [Portable Paramedic Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xavier-xray): The Xavier X-Ray is Compact Enough to be Carried to Catastrophe Sites (Category: Unique) Implication: The healthcare industry can adopt the trend towards portable medical imaging to create new and more accessible channels for patient care. - [Concussion-Detecting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concussion-diagnosis-made-easy): A Concussion Diagnosis Made Easy Through A Tool That Analyzes Voices (Category: Tech) Implication: The sports industry could benefit from new technologies and tools to quickly diagnose and treat concussions. - [Breast Disease-Detecting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-4-cancer): The Cloud 4 Cancer Tool Was Created by a High School Junior (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The growing demand for healthcare technology presents an opportunity for companies to develop and market similar cancer screening apps. ## Recent trend clusters - [Sugar Moderation](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sugar-moderation) (Lifestyle) - 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