Impact Obesity’s Digital Health Project
What is Prospero Health App?
Our digital health tool is a mobile application designed to deliver personalised information, resources and support to people undergoing obesity treatment in Australia. This includes bariatric surgery and medical weight loss.
It offers evidence-based content and interactive tools to enhance the experience and outcomes for patients before, during and after starting treatment.
The app empowers patients throughout their journey, complementing the existing medical care provided by Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDTs).
Version 2 of Prospero Health App is live in app stores now!
We have updated the app with Mood Tracking, My Team and accessibility improvements.
The initial build phase of the app in collaboration with a Melbourne based digital consultancy.
We are took a stepped approach; where we built smaller usable versions of the app and tested this in multiple rounds with a Reference Group, comprised of both lived experience and clinical representatives.
Version 2 of the app is FREE and available to both iOS and Android users and contains tracking and insight visuals and a My Team function.
Prospero Health in 2025!
A more comprehensive version of the Prospero Health App will be tested in 2025 though a small clinical trial in two Australian health care services. This version of the app contains obesity treatment support, personalised insights and more!
The trial aims to assess how possible it will be to conduct a more thorough clinical trial in the future, as well as any early indications of the app’s positive impact on outcomes for patients undergoing obesity treatment.
We plan to release this version of the app in late 2025, providing it free to the underserved and disadvantaged communities in Australia.
How is the Prospero Health App different?
Patient-centred approach
Our solution prioritises patients, adapting resources, tracking, and communication to their unique needs and preferences. We are actively collaborating with Lived Experience people throughout the entire discovery, design, development and evaluation phases of the app.
Support for Underserved and Disadvantaged
We offer a complete support solution, guiding patients through every stage of the bariatric journey, and will provide this support free of charge to the underserved and disadvantaged communities in Australia.
Continuity of Care - every step of the way
Unlike other solutions that focus on pre, post or peri-treatment stages, we're with patients every step of the way, providing ongoing support as needs change, ensuring lasting health impacts.
Patient Collaboration and Empowerment
We empower patients to collaborate with their healthcare team, track progress, and actively engage in their care, ensuring confidence and control throughout their journey.
Clinical Collaboration and Endorsement
We've partnered closely with Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDTs) to shape our product. Their expertise and support are integrated, ensuring a solution that aligns with clinical practices and gains the backing of healthcare professionals.
Australian based content & guidance
We’re working hard to produce advice and content that is tailored specifically to people living in Australia.