“Apps are successful when they become an integral part of someone’s daily life.”
mike krieger
This quote certainly becomes very thought-provoking and important when you consider some of the apps currently on the market that help bridge the gap between a doctor’s office and a surgical waiting room.
If you’re reading this and have an iPhone, it goes without saying that you’re obviously aware of one of these. That’s the built-in “Health app.”
If you own an iPhone, you’ve probably already checked your pulse and breathing rate several times.
In addition to monitoring your metrics as mentioned earlier, this app also helps you track your running practice by recording the distance and duration of your runs. For me, this was a great little tool when I was in good shape and running distance every other day.
But what made me think about this further today was when my iPhone actually vibrated to draw my attention to a health warning that appeared on the screen at that moment.
What it was doing was showing me that my walking speed, step count, and walking stability continued to decline, and showing me my latest score indicating that my fall risk index had increased.
Okay, I already knew my body was acting up, but did I really need my phone to remind me of that?
But that’s entirely my point.
The fact that these phones are equipped with sensors and can track health concerns is an example of technological advancements that allow patients and doctors to collaborate, which is amazing enough these days. . In addition to that, my watch is also linked to this and I will be able to monitor my blood pressure, pulse and breathing as well.