Anticoag Guide
by OSF HealthCare System
The Anticoag Guide app is a tool for people or caregivers of persons that are taking an anticoagulant drug, also known as, a blood thinner. The app features a virtual advisor that provides important information for anyone taking a blood thinner. In addition to facts about blood thinners, there are minigames and checkback questions to test the user's knowledge.
Target Users
Patients or caregivers of patients prescribed on a blood thinner
Features
- It is a free app, compatible with all iOS and Android devices
- Covers warfarin, rivaroxaban [Xarelto], apixaban [Eliquis], and dabigatran [Pradaxa]
- Designed for ease of use, with an intentionally simple interface
Objectives
- Understand drugs' purpose and indication
- Identify the importance of medication adherence
- Understand how to take the medication
- Distinguish proper actions if dosage is missed
- Differentiate between major & minor bleeds
- Identify examples of Vitamin K rich foods
Data Collected
This app collects the following anonymized data, which can be provided as an Excel file:
| Total app use time | Per Session: number of sections completed |
| Total app launches | Per Session: score on assessments |
| Per Session: date & time | Per Session: user selected gender |
| Per Session: usage time |
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