Table 4 Tula content and tools

From: A randomized trial testing digital medicine support models for mild-to-moderate alcohol use disorder

Feature*

Description

Thought of the Day

Daily inspirational quotes intended to motivate and engage participants.

Whole Health

Information and tools to improve one’s whole health: what is whole health, circle of health, self-care, mindful awareness, whole health resources, and personal health inventory

Motivation

Users can record in words and photos their reasons for wanting to work on their drinking and wellness

Tracker **

The Tracker allows users to set and review goals, track their progress, and record their health and wellness patterns related to their quality of life (e.g., mood, sleep, social support).

Communication***

Users can send and receive private messages with other Tula members and can access in-app discussion forums with other members of their group.

Information

A content and resource library organized around the Circle of Health’s eight domains of self-care: working your body, sleep & recharge, food & drink, personal development, relationships, mood & mindset, surroundings, and the power of the mind.

Relaxation

Relaxation techniques, audio recordings for guided meditation, and binaural beats.

Strategies

Tips for reducing drinking, cognitive behavioral therapy, and goal setting.

Gratitude

A daily prompt to reflect on gratitude.

  1. *All intervention content could be accessed immediately by the users.
  2. *Tracker feature was accessed by all participants but is also monitored by the health coaches in the clinically integrated group as part of goal setting.
  3. ***Communication features are limited in the self-monitored group.