Texas A&M University – Digital Wellness Platform
Background
Texas A&M University approached App Maisters to develop a digital Wellness platform to enhance the reach and impact of one of their studies and digitize them into a powerful mobile and web app. This initiative focuses on reducing cardiovascular disease risk in middle-aged and older adults by promoting healthier eating and physical activity habits. It also assesses local resources related to nutrition and physical environments while working to change societal attitudes towards active living and healthy eating.
Objective
The partnership with App Maisters sought to create an innovative health and education app. This app included interactive content, social networking, goal monitoring, and instructor-led assistance, all designed to empower users in enhancing their well-being through education, collaboration, and personalized guidance.
Solution
App Maisters offered a comprehensive project solution for the user mobile app and staff web app. It prioritized a seamless user experience, data security, and HIPAA-PHI compliance. The user mobile app included splash screens, secure sign-in, profile management, community inter- actions, goal tracking, resources, and notifications. The staff web app provided secure sign-in, dashboards, user management, analytics, and content moderation. The solution ensured a seamless and secure experience while adhering to HIPAA-PHI regulations.
Main Features of The App
- Educational content: Interactive videos and quizzes.
- Goal tracking: Set and monitor health goals.
- Social networking: Engage with the community and share content.
- Instructor/coach support: Receive personalized feedback and guidance.
- User profiles: Manage settings and track progress.
- Reminders: Stay on track with health-related activities.
- Comprehensive library: Access educational resources.
- Notifications: Receive updates and reminders.
Tools and Technologies
Front End: React Native
Backend:
- Programming Language: .NET
- Frameworks: MVC
- Data Base: My SQL
- Notification: Google Firebase
- Hosting: MS Azure Cloud Web
- Server: IIS
- Web Application Server: Dot Net Framework
- API: Swagger
- Admin: HTML/CSS (Bootstrap)
- Analytics: Google Analytics
Results
- Educates: Interactive content raises awareness of cardiovascular health.
- Motivates: Goal tracking enhances goal achievement.
- Connects: Social networking fosters a supportive community.
- Guides: Instructors/coaches provide personalized support.
- Tracks: User profiles monitor individual progress.
- Reminds: App prompts adherence to health activities.
- Accesses: Comprehensive library provides resources.
- Engages: Notifications keep users informed and engaged.
- Improves: App contributes to better cardiovascular health.
