Crohn’s Disease
- Introduce the health condition in terms of prevalence, trajectory, morbidity and mortality, hospital admission
rates, and cost to the healthcare system. - Research and compile a list of 3 high-quality, evidence-based websites available to the patient. Remember
to take into consideration varying literacy levels of patients when evaluating websites. Provide rationale for
your selections.
https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/what-is-crohns-disease
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/crohns-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20353304
https://www.crohnsandcolitis.com/
Research available mobile health applications and patient care technologies that may improve patient
outcomes. Present one mobile app discussing the following:
● Describe the mobile health application and/or patient care technology
in terms of utilization.
● Present evidence from peer-reviewed literature on how the tool improves patient outcomes.
● Is it regulated by the Food & Drug Administration? What are the implications of having/not having FDA
approval?