Health Research Application

A Health Research Application is a software application that support health research tasks.

• Context:
  • It can range from being a Mobile Health Research App to being an Offline Health Research App (such as a browser-based health research app).
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• Example(s):
  • a Patient Health Monitoring Application.
  • a Fitness/Wellness Application.
  • a Clinical Research Application, such as: Medable's Health Research Application, ...
  • a Telemedicine Application.
  • a Public Health Application.
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• Counter-Example(s):
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• See: Apple ResearchKit, Electronic Health Record (EHR) System.

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References

2023

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  • A health research application, also known as a health research app, is a software application designed to collect and analyze health data for research purposes. Health research apps can be used for various purposes, including tracking health behavior, monitoring symptoms, or testing new treatments.

    Here are some types of health research applications:

    • Patient monitoring apps: These apps are used to monitor patients with chronic conditions, such as diabetes or heart disease, and can track symptoms, medications, and other health-related information.
    • Fitness and wellness apps: These apps are used to track physical activity, diet, and other lifestyle factors that affect health, and can provide users with personalized recommendations for improving their health.
    • Clinical research apps: These apps are used in clinical trials to collect participant data and monitor their progress. They can include features such as informed consent, surveys, and reminders to take medication or attend appointments.
    • Telemedicine apps: These apps are used to provide remote medical care and allow patients to consult with healthcare providers via video or chat. They can be used to diagnose and treat various health conditions, including mental health conditions.
    • Public health apps: These apps are used to track and monitor the spread of infectious diseases, provide information about health risks, and support public health interventions such as vaccination campaigns.
  • Overall, health research apps can provide valuable insights into health behavior, disease management, and treatment outcomes, and can be used to develop new treatments and interventions that improve health outcomes. However, it is important that health research apps adhere to strict ethical and privacy guidelines to ensure that participant data is collected and used responsibly and securely.

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