TRANSFORMING EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE INTO DIGITAL TOOLS
Mobile technology has the potential to bridge barriers associated with implementation of EBPs. The IMR app for iPad (iMRAPP) is an interactive tool developed for tablet and aimed at providing support when implementing one EBP – the Illness Management and Recovery (IMR) program.
In addition to containing the program manual and work materials (close to 700 pages), the application has functionality for supervision via the Internet and assessment of key outcome measures. The goal has been to develop an interactive, user-friendly tool for mental health practitioners to use when administering the IMR program.