Go-to health apps for frequent travelers

Imagine this, a girl arrives in Paris, in a hotel room with a view of the great Eiffel Tower standing tall in front of her. She is just about to unpack, freshen up and go out to explore the beautiful city which you always dreamt of.
And suddenly, her head starts feeling a little heavy.

You know there is something wrong going inside her body that is causing this.

No doubt she needs to see a doctor, duh!
But what will she do, in an unknown city with people speaking a different language?

Why not giver her an app which will help her know and understand what is happening to her?
A direct way to connect with the user!

If this happened a decade ago, it would be a big concern.
But guess where we are now? A long way ahead – 2022! The age where everything is just a click away.
Now we don’t need to worry about our health while traveling, all the time.

Healthcare apps to the rescue!
Healthcare apps have changed the face of traveling by helping travelers and tourists keep their health in check. Health apps not just help us gain insights into our health, but also guide us to track our activities and keep us healthy, even if we are on the other side of the world!

But before we dive into the key reasons on how and why creating healthcare apps can change the travel experience of the user, let’s see what the stats have to say.

• 1.87 million people in the US, i.e. 30% of adult smartphone owners used a health or fitness app monthly in 2020. There are more than 400,000 healthcare apps available in the app stores!
• In recent times, the scenario has drastically changed. We can put it like this the healthcare apps have been the vital forerunner for transcending and reversing the condition of the medical and healthcare industry.
• The mHealth apps market is valued at $47.7 billion in 2021 and projected to grow to $149 billion by 2028.
• The market grew by 14.3% during 2020, spurred in part by COVID-19. The mobile health app market is estimated to witness a year-over-year growth of 17-18% in the next five years.

You don’t need a gym to stay fit while traveling,
You just need a workout app.
Those abs aren’t going anywhere!

It doesn’t matter in which part of the world the user is, just by using various healthcare apps they will always have quick solutions to their health problems.
Mobile health, aka mHealth, has become very popular among travelers as these apps make them feel relaxed and help them travel smoothly.
Travelers use apps to book flights and hotels, to search for authentic restaurants, so why not give them apps which are equally, if not more, important to them- their health?

You won’t find Crocin in the US,
Look for a substitute and stop that damn headache!

On his trip, suppose a traveler wants to maintain his sleep routine regularly which might be affected due to the different timelines; by using a specific sleep monitoring health app he can monitor his sleep. For tips to improve sleep, click here.
This way, he can track and maintain his sleep cycle and not compromise on the new adventures.
Or maybe he feels a sudden pain in his stomach; through apps that help search and check symptoms, he can know what is happening and take action accordingly.

In Germany, beer is cheaper than bottled water
That doesn’t mean you survive on beer!
Use reminder apps to keep your water intake in check.

So why not create apps that will help the customers and patients stay safe and healthy while they are away from home?
It is a win-win situation!

What do patients want in a health app?

Stats alert ahead!
It’s obvious that there is endless opportunity for growth in eHealth, the healthcare app development market is expected to hit $102.43 billion by the end of 2022. In order for you to grow with the industry, you need to identify pain points and pivot to create life-changing experiences for app-using travelers.

What features do you need?

Functionality
No one wants a boring app!
Apps that require a lot of time to figure out quickly lose users. The sign-in process should be smooth and simple, along with great creative functionalities with basic features easily accessible to the end-users.
Health apps, specially while traveling must help users to quickly track information, review data, and the option to share information with a health practitioner if necessary.
We, as healthcare providers go for eHealth app developing which creates reliable solutions for patients — no matter what mobile phone they choose to have.

Community
We believe, social features in healthcare apps enhance patients’ ability to commit to treatment plans and healthier habits. Online communities provide a space to interact with others going through similar situations. Fostering a positive and helpful community for end-users will yield a great return on investment for all.
Social features in healthcare apps allow users to connect and share messages of good health during their travels.

Accessibility
The healthcare app needs to provide clear and actionable information for all users. What we mean by this is that many apps fail to take patients with disabilities into consideration. It is important to cater to the needs of all potential users and provide reasonable and helpful functions.
Patients usually download healthcare apps to learn more about their condition, the causes, and take action based on the available opportunities. It’s important that apps provide interactive tools to keep users engaged and feel that they are receiving individualized care.

Creative Apps?

We’ve done some investigation and identified the top 5 travel health apps as a medium to give you a gist of how these health apps help travelers, along with doctors and medical staff have interactions and also create the track record of their health, which in turn leads to a better travel experience for the user!

1. My Travel Health
My Travel Health is based on content licensed from Mayo Clinic and helps travelers safeguard their health before, during and after travel.
This App is developed by experienced travel medicine consultants from Mayo Clinic, focusing on the health during travels and provides tips for preventing and handling illnesses while traveling. My Travel Health also allows users to enroll in the U.S. State Department STEP program to receive in-country security alerts, provides country-specific vaccination recommendations from the CDC, and stores critical information such as passport/visa records, immunization records and allergy alerts.

2. Travel Health
Travel Health is a great First Aid resource for all travelers – especially for those times when you can’t access your local physician. It features a symptom searcher, information on common traveler’s illnesses, and practical tips on staying healthy while you travel.

3. Mi Fit
Mi Fit tracks your activity, analyzes sleep, and evaluates your workouts. Lots of video tutorials keep you motivated and help you build a healthier, more joyful daily routine.

4. Sleep Monitor
Sleep Monitor helps you track and record sleep cycle details. It provides relaxing sleep music to help you sleep better!

5. Waterlogged
Waterlogged helps you make sure you’re getting enough water by allowing you to take pictures of your drinking vessels to quickly and automatically log your water intake. The app also allows you to set up reminders to drink fluids and can help you quickly assess your hydration with handy graphs.

Let’s pack up!

The better health of the customer will lead to a better travel experience!
Healthcare apps are the new must-have travel buddies, just like cameras. By directly connecting with the user through these apps, you increase the company value and give the user a better experience. These apps will help and guide users on their trips and make their journey easy as well as comfortable. If in case, God forbid, they come across some way worse situations, then they can always consult someone or look for help!
But all in all, we are sure that travelers can rely on healthcare apps during their trips to search, track and even solve various health issues.

To users we say,
Bon voyage!