AppsFromResearch
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Apps for Patient Self-Management

Tools for patients and caregivers managing real health challenges — from tracking symptoms and preparing for surgery to navigating recovery and coordinating with care teams.

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Concussion Coach

2 publications
Evidence Tier:CLINICAL GRADE
Concussion Coach helps Veterans and others with mild traumatic brain injury manage post-concussive symptoms through education, trackers, and evidence-based self-management tools.
US Department of Veterans AffairsClinical Tools & Monitoring
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Mindful Mediterranean Meals

FreeiOS
2 publications
Evidence Tier:CLINICAL GRADE
Mindful Mediterranean Meals helps older adults adhere to Mediterranean diet through meal tracking, feedback, and personalized recipes improving eating habits.
University of WashingtonWellness & Public Health
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Mindfulness and Sickle Cell

2 publications
Evidence Tier:CLINICAL GRADE
Offers educational videos, guided meditations, and stretches helping people with sickle cell disease use mindfulness strategies for chronic pain.
Ohio State UniversityMental Health & Psychology
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My Weight Loss Journey

5 publications
Evidence Tier:CLINICAL GRADE
My Weight Loss Journey provides bariatric surgery patients with personalized risk estimates and weight loss predictions to support shared clinical decision-making.
University of MichiganClinical Tools & Monitoring
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PainTrek

4 publications
Evidence Tier:CLINICAL GRADE
PainTrek helps patients and clinicians map pain on a 3D body model, providing more reliable tracking than traditional pain scales.
University of MichiganClinical Tools & Monitoring
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PTSD Coach

4 publications
Evidence Tier:CLINICAL GRADE
Self-management app for PTSD offering education, symptom tracking, and evidence-based coping tools, significantly improving symptoms compared to control groups.
US Department of Veterans AffairsMental Health & Psychology
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AIMS for Anger Management

2 publications
Evidence Tier:VALIDATED
Self-help app for Veterans and Service members to manage anger through education, symptom tracking, and personalized coping strategies.
US Department of Veterans AffairsMental Health & Psychology
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Aliviado Caregiving

3 publications
Evidence Tier:VALIDATED
Aliviado Caregiving provides educational guidance and personalized care plans for caregivers managing behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia patients.
New York UniversityMental Health & Psychology
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Corrie Health

FreeiOS
3 publications
Evidence Tier:VALIDATED
Corrie Health supports heart attack recovery through medication tracking, vital signs monitoring, education, and care coordination to reduce readmissions.
Johns Hopkins UniversityClinical Tools & Monitoring
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MOTT ENT Post-op Tonsillectomy

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:VALIDATED
MOTT ENT Post-op Tonsillectomy provides caregivers with post-operative guidelines and personalized pain management regimens following pediatric tonsillectomy procedures successfully.
University of MichiganClinical Tools & Monitoring
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MyChildCMC

FreeiOS
2 publications
Evidence Tier:VALIDATED
Home monitoring system for parents of medically complex children to track daily vital signs and symptoms for early illness detection.
University of UtahClinical Tools & Monitoring
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OSUWMC Mindfulness In Motion

4 publications
Evidence Tier:VALIDATED
Provides healthcare professionals with mobile mindfulness, yoga, and meditation practices, significantly reducing stress and building sustained resilience in high-stress healthcare environments.
Ohio State UniversityMental Health & Psychology
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Pain Coach by VA

2 publications
Evidence Tier:VALIDATED
Self-management app for chronic pain individuals providing education and interactive tools based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
US Department of Veterans AffairsMental Health & Psychology
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Ready for Tonsillectomy

1 publication
Evidence Tier:VALIDATED
Ready for Tonsillectomy uses animations and kid-friendly language to help children ages five to twelve and families prepare for surgery.
Emory UniversityWellness & Public Health
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SCI Cancer Clinical Trials

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:VALIDATED
SCI Cancer Clinical Trials helps patients and clinicians search for and connect with actively recruiting cancer trials at Stanford Cancer Institute.
Stanford UniversityClinical Tools & Monitoring
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SMART-IBD

3 publications
Evidence Tier:VALIDATED
Digital self-management app helping adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease track symptoms, mood, and medication adherence.
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterClinical Tools & Monitoring
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STOP HCC-HCV

2 publications
Evidence Tier:VALIDATED
STOP HCC-HCV educates patients and at-risk populations about hepatitis C transmission, diagnosis, and treatment to improve screening and prevention efforts.
University of Texas Health San AntonioWellness & Public Health
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SurvivorLink

5 publications
Evidence Tier:VALIDATED
SurvivorLink helps pediatric cancer survivors manage long-term care by improving knowledge of late effects and facilitating healthcare provider communication.
Emory UniversityClinical Tools & Monitoring
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Aliviado

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:EVALUATED
Aliviado helps clinicians and caregivers manage dementia symptoms, with hospice providers rating it highly useful for supporting complex dementia care.
New York UniversityMental Health & Psychology
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CDC's Milestone Tracker

3 publications
Evidence Tier:EVALUATED
Helps parents monitor child development from two months to five years using evidence-based checklists to facilitate healthcare discussions about concerns.
US Centers for Disease Control and PreventionWellness & Public Health
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Cleveland Clinic Health Q&A

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:EVALUATED
Provides searchable database of physician-reviewed answers to common health questions for patients seeking reliable medical information.
Cleveland ClinicWellness & Public Health
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Dementia Guide Expert

1 publication
Evidence Tier:EVALUATED
Dementia Guide Expert provides people with dementia, families, and caregivers evidence-based information and practical advice to navigate the disease's challenges effectively.
University of IllinoisMental Health & Psychology
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Heartpedia

2 publications
Evidence Tier:EVALUATED
Heartpedia uses interactive 3D models to help clinicians, patients, and families visualize and understand pediatric congenital heart defects and surgical repairs.
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterBasic Medical Sciences
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HIV/HCV Education

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:EVALUATED
HIV/HCV Education provides accessible information on HIV and hepatitis C transmission, prevention, and treatment with reinforcing teach-back questions.
University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioWellness & Public Health