Patient uses an mHealth application

Recently you've read about the use of mHealth apps for smartphones to help patients and HCPs to manage pain better. 

You think that this might be something interesting for your patient, given that he has a smartphone and he is on some facebook groups on osteoarthritis. You suggest downloading an mHealth app and explain how to use it. Through it he will be able to manage his daily routine by monitoring his pain medication, his pain levels and he will even be able to contact you through the app. 

This might improve his adherence and your communication given that when he comes to your office you are always pressed for time.