eDiabeat engaging for better health
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Engaging Care Sweden AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 290 000 |
| Project duration | July 2015 - January 2016 |
| Status | Completed |
Important results from the project
The aim of the project was to develop a gamified solution for patients with chronic disease. By combining evidence-based knowledge and treatment programs in areas such as cognitive behavioral therapy the user engages to create new habits for better health and quality of life. The application should be tested on patients in 2016.
Expected long term effects
A beta version was developed and tested on patients in February 2016 with very good results. The response was very positive and users felt that the application is very engaging and reliable. Furthermore, they experienced application as a support between their health care visits. As a further development the user asked for a function of mentorship within the application.
Approach and implementation
Engaging Care collaborate within different disciplines: neuroscience, behavioral knowledge, gamification, user experience and information technology. The platform is flexible it is made to maintain a sustainable solution for digital healthcare systems of the future. Security is always a priority, as Engaging Care also makes it possible to gather health data from all around the world.