Table 4.

Novel or innovative features of the apps.

Feature description	Examples
Novel ways of data entry, instead of typing	Scanning barcode, taking a picture of the package, and voice entry
Correlations based on entered data	Medication-blood pressure, food-glucose, and medication-sleep
Communication system with the health care professionals	Connecting user with pharmacist, doctor, nurse, or other professionals
Goal setting	For physical activity, diet, sleep hygiene, social interactions, and other lifestyle choices
Journaling	Accomplishments, emotions, triggers, pain, sex drive, mood and thought journal, and other
Reminder noticing the change of time zone	Support during traveling
Reminder with personalized voice	Voice of grandchild reminds the grandmother
Warning if safe dosage exceeded	App includes information about the recommended maximum daily dosage and warns if that is exceeded
uBox (place where the medication can be physically stored) synchronized with the app	Option to set: care contacts receive text message when patient misses a dose
Safety plan for acute situations	Prepared ahead when the health condition is stable or prepared together with the health care professional
Emergency button	911 and counselor