Recovery Record – Eating Disorder Management

Recovery Record is a mobile- and web-based program designed to assist users in the recovery process from eating disorders. The program has two versions: a patient program (free) and a clinician program (paid after first patient). The developers recommend the program for users who are in treatment. The program’s main feature is a meal log to be completed several times a day, according to the user’s personal goal (as decided by the user/clinician). The log contains documentation of each meal (with an option to add a picture), a mood tracker, details about the surrounding conditions of the meal (location, companionship, etc.), behavioral aspects (“Did you count calories?”), and a thought diary. Submitting a meal log rewards the user with a positive affirmation phrase and a comforting image, along with pieces of a puzzle that reveals a hidden reward. The data entered are saved and can be viewed in text or graphic form. When using the program as part of ongoing treatment, the clinician (who must be a “Recovery Records for Clinicians” user) is able to see data logged by their patients and send them messages via the program.

Additional features include:

• Periodic questionnaires (EPSI and EDE-Q) to be conducted monthly. Users receive feedback on the results after completing the questionnaire for the second time;
• An inspiration section with daily challenges (e.g., “Write down some thoughts that will help you stay on track”);
• A “Community” section with an activity feed of other users (e.g., “Jenna just logged her 1^st meal of the day”) and an option to pair up with another community member (chosen by the program) to share encouraging messages and virtual gifts. Participation in the community section is anonymous;
• A “Personalized” section that enables users to select the design and content of the program’s features: a meal planner, goal selection, and meditations.

Throughout the program, anonymity and discretion are emphasized. For example, a user can customize “discreet reminders” for each meal (e.g., “Call Sarah after morning snack”).