Mobile Health Apps
Good quality, evidencebased mobile apps can be a convenient way to gain information and control over personal health. Being personalised, trustworthy and confidential they can facilitate individuals to maintain a greater autonomy over a range of matters such as • access to good quality information about health issues, medications, and services • monitoring (and improving) personal health behaviours • improving medication adherence • keeping track of appointments, tests and results. The following free apps are produced by reliable sources and would be a quick and easy way for anyone with an experience of hepatitis to gain knowledge and support in maintaining their health.
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The LiverWELL app LiverWELL, Melbourne. Provides a range of functions for people living with viral hepatitis and other liver conditions: medication and appointment reminders, list and graph test results, record notes and access information, news, events and newsletters. Available in Arabic, Burmese, Chinese, English, Thai and Vietnamese. bit.ly/liverwellapp
Hep B story Menzies School of Health Research, Darwin. A visual, interactive app designed for patients living with chronic hep B and their families. It tells the story of the hep B virus: how you get it, what happens, how you know you have it, and details about immunisation and treatment. Features a separate women’s business section discussing mother to child transmission and ways to prevent it. Produced in conjunction with Aboriginal people in Northern Australia. Available in: English, Yolŋu matha, Kunwinjku, Tiwi, Arrernte, Warlpiri, Pitjantjatjara, Burarra, Anindilyakwa, Murrinhpatha, Gurindji bit.ly/menzieshepbstory
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MedicineWise app NPS MedicineWise, Sydney. This general medication app can create, store and share medicine lists, dose reminders, information about medications, records of tests and results, healthcare professional details, and other health/condition information. The app can be set up with additional profiles for carers. Allows for linkage to the Medicine Finder and healthdirect apps. bit.ly/medwiseapp
