Background
PrepWith is an innovative, web-based prehabilitation platform that empowers patients to actively prepare for upcoming medical procedures. Prehabilitation involves measures to optimize a patient’s health status before surgery or treatment, aiming to reduce complications and speed up recovery. Traditionally, preparation involves paper-based checklists and multiple face-to-face consultations, which can be time-consuming and hard to access. PrepWith streamlines this process through digital, structured self-monitoring tools that support both patients and healthcare staff.
Overview
In this project, we present the development of our minimum viable product (MVP) for PrepWith. The goal is to strengthen patient engagement and provide an easy-to-use, effective tool for prehabilitation. We focused on creating an intuitive user interface and integrating gamification elements, such as progress bars and achievement badges, to make health progress visible, motivating, and rewarding.
PrepWith is designed to support all patients preparing for medical procedures, seamlessly integrating into existing healthcare workflows and promoting a more active, informed approach to surgical preparation. A demonstration will showcase how PrepWith empowers patients to take charge of their health and enhances the overall preparation experience.
Key Features
- Gamified Progress Tracking: Progress bars, milestone badges, and streak-tracking elements boost motivation and help patients consistently reach their goals.
- Personalized Feedback: The system provides individualized reminders, encouragement, and small motivational messages to ensure patients feel acknowledged and supported—even for small achievements.
- Intuitive Visualizations: Graphs and easy-to-understand visuals offer patients clear insights into key health metrics, such as activity levels, nutrition, and alcohol or smoking reduction.
- Accessible Design: The platform is mobile-friendly and designed to be easily navigated by users with varying levels of digital literacy, making it ideal for patients in resource-limited settings.
Conclusion
In conclusion, PrepWith demonstrates how digital tools can transform prehabilitation into a personalized and engaging process, empowering patients, supporting healthcare providers, and ultimately contributing to better surgical outcomes.
Coach:
Anita Kidritsch
Project Team:
Laurence Douda dh241818
Raphaela Maschik dh241827
Benjamin Schweinzer dh241816
Andreea Bahnareanu dh241828
A project at the St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences
Master Program Digitale Healthcare
