Overall Score: 5/15
Consumer Ratings: 1/2
Proposed Goal: 2/2
Evidence Based Content: 1/1
Software Updates: 1/2
Clinical Input in Development: 0/1
Research on Development Process: 0/1
Efficacy of Other Products: 0/1
Research Independence and Review: 0/2
Research Base: 0/3
Rating Date: June 2020
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Engagement: 3.65 Functionality: 4.25 Aesthetics: 4.00 Information: 3.28 Subjective quality score: 2.81 Perceived impact score: 3.42 Rating date: December 2019 Rated by: UQueensland
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Jourvie is designed for individuals living with eating disorders (e.g. anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, etc.). Jourvie is a mood and meal tracking app that allows users to keep track of their meals, thoughts, and feelings, with the option to export the logs and send the information to a provider. The app also provides Coping Strategies, including activities such as “Distract thoughts”, “Imagination”, and “Calming the Senses”.
Available For: Requires iOS 7.1 or later; Requires Android 4.0 and up
Developer: Jourvie gemeinnützige UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Type of Treatment: Mindfulness, Symptom Tracking/Self-Monitoring, Psychoeducation & Information
Targeted Conditions: Eating Disorders
Target Audience: Not Specified
Designed to be used in conjunction with a healthcare professional: No, but recommended
Cost: Free
Previously Available on: Google Play, Web, Apple App Store
There is no direct scientific research on the effectiveness of Jourvie
Click the links below to learn more about the treatment types used in this app.
How Symptom Trackers Work
How Mindfulness Works
How Psychoeducation Works
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