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. 2018 Oct 1;5(4):e10157. doi: 10.2196/10157

Table 1.

MindFrame app resources.

Resource Aim of resource Capabilities of resource Intended use of resource
Self-assessment Monitor health Data input to report the mental health state, for example, mood, activity, sleep, stress, medication, alcohol, hallucinations, hash, isolation, exercise, hygiene, paranoia, self-harm, sensitivity, and drugs. A note function allows explaining the assessment scores.
  • The young adult and the health care provider (HCP) customize the assessment list together.

  • The young adult enters data every day using the app. A reminder is provided given the mental health state has not been reported at 8 pm.

  • Data are stored by the smartphone and transmitted automatically to a study server when internet connectivity is available. At this point, data are visible to the HCPs through the affiliated website.

Visualization Psychoeducation Data display of the reported mental health state.
  • The young adult uses the displayed data to explore relations between symptoms, wellness, and behaviors alone or with the HCP. The HCP has an iPad with wireless internet connection and an external keyboard to access data on home visits.

Early warnings signs Awareness on changes in health Display of early signs of exacerbation of illness and suggestions of how to tackle changes to stay well.
  • The young adult and the HCP identify the relapse signature and drill together and create customized feedback to stay alert to early signs of change in the mental health state.

Triggers and alerts Notifications of changes in health Data survey to notify signs of exacerbation of illness and to provide feedback on actions to take to stay well.
  • The young adult and the HCP set up threshold values together to survey the self-assessment scores, for example, stress level higher than 2 (pretty stressed) on more than 2 consecutive days. When the threshold values are triggered, feedback on actions to take is provided.

Action plan Strategies to stay in good health Display of 3 levels of relapse prevention strategies: (1) stay well, (2) what can help, and (3) get help.
  • The young adult and the HCP customize the action plan together.

Medication overview Medication management Reminders and tracking of medication adherence.
  • The young adult and the HCP produce and update the medication overview together.

  • The young adult reports adherence to medication and changes in medication management.

  • The young adult is indirectly reminded about medication management as part of the self-assessment procedure.

Settings Customization of resources Customization of reminders and change of pin code. Access to user guide and a film introducing MindFrame.
  • The young adult makes changes because of needs and preferences.