CHUFFTY: A Smart Support Tool for GPs & Clinicians
The CHUFFTY app empowers GPs and Clinicians like you to proactively support senior patients aging in place by seamlessly connecting with carers, reducing administrative overhead, improving patient outcomes, and enhancing care continuity.
Early, Non-Medical Intervention
- Identify issues before they escalate into clinical problems.
- Enable real-time updates from carers without overwhelming senior patients.
Less Admin, More Focused Care
- Fewer unnecessary calls and visits—more time for priority patients.
- Receive insights through the Clinical Summary Template.
Real-World, Actionable Insight
- Structured Surveys - Carers provided with ongoing input via structured surveys.
- Meaningful Updates - without disrupting the patient’s routine.
- SNOMED CT (AU) - Data from CHUFFTY is exported in SNOMED CT coding.
- FHIR & CDA Support - CHUFFTY data is compatible to (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) and CDA (Clinical Document Architecture) standards should you wish for data transfers to your clinical systems.
RACGP Alignment
- Daily wellness check-ins - RACGP Alignment: Red Book (Preventive Health) - Supports early detection of decline
- Mood tracking - RACGP Alignment: Mental Health Care Guidelines - Helps manage and review care plans (e.g. MBS 2715/2717)
- Missed meds alerts - RACGP Alignment: Medication Management Standard - Alerts can prevent medication errors
- Carer dashboards - RACGP Alignment: Patient-Centred Care Principles - Supports carer-inclusive consultations
- Data logs - RACGP Alignment: Clinical Audit & Documentation - Can be added to patient records or used for plan reviews
- Daily wellness check-ins - RACGP Alignment: Red Book (Preventive Health) - Supports early detection of functional or health decline
- ADL tracking - RACGP Alignment: Older Persons Health / Falls Prevention - Identifies functional decline; informs reablement, referrals, and care planning
- Mood tracking - RACGP Alignment: Mental Health Care Guidelines - Helps GPs manage mental health and review care plans (e.g. MBS 2715/2717)
- Pain scoring (e.g. 0–10) - RACGP Alignment: Chronic Disease Management - Quantifies symptom burden and informs management (e.g. musculoskeletal pain)
- Vitals monitoring (BP, HR, weight) - RACGP Alignment: Preventive Health / Cardiovascular Risk - Tracks risk factors and guides chronic disease care
- Ambient temperature tracking - RACGP Alignment: Aged Care / Environment & Safety - Helps monitor comfort and reduce risk in frail or thermally sensitive patients
- Missed meds alerts - RACGP Alignment: Medication Management Standard - Alerts can prevent medication errors and support adherence
- Patient task tracking - RACGP Alignment: Self-Management Support - Encourages patient engagement and goal-based care
- Reminders to patients - RACGP Alignment: Continuity of Care / Shared Management - Reinforces care plans and supports patient activation
APP FEATURES FOR YOUR CLIENTS
The following features support a collaborative approach to wellness monitoring usually between the client and the family carer (or allied health worker). Not all features are neccessary at once, and it is usual for a client to focus on specific areas (e.g. hydation, exercise, mood logging, etc).![]() APP Feature | |
Daily Check-In* | Easily log their daily wellness status with a simple tap. If a check-in is missed, caregivers are promptly notified, ensuring timely support. |
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Reminders | Set personalized reminders for medications, meals, or appointments to stay on track and maintain their routine. |
Task Management | Organize their daily tasks with a user-friendly to-do list, helping you manage chores and responsibilities efficiently. |
Log Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) | Track essential daily activities like bathing, dressing, and eating to monitor health and maintain independence. |
Log Wellness Indicators | Record vital health metrics such as weight, blood pressure, and mood to keep caregivers informed and support proactive care. |
Top 5 Contacts Quick Access | Access their most important contacts instantly, facilitating quick communication with family or caregivers. |
Exercise Routines* | Follow tailored exercise programs to enhance mobility and strength, promoting overall well-being. |
Thinking Puzzles* | Engage their mind with stimulating puzzles designed to improve cognitive function and mental agility. |
Pain Logging | Document pain levels and triggers to assist healthcare providers in managing and adjusting treatment plans. |
Mood Logging | Track their emotional state daily to identify patterns and discuss them with their healthcare team. |
Daily Diary | Maintain a personal journal to reflect on their day, enhancing emotional well-being and communication with caregivers. |
News Updates* | Stay informed with curated news tailored to their interests, keeping you connected to the world around you. |
Reports & Data Exports | Basic report exports for the free app. Detailed trend analysis and data exports for the advanced paid subscribers including alignment to RACGP. Exports can meet data transfers to your clinical systems including: FHIR and CDA. |
Room Temperature Monitor** | Monitor indoor temperatures to ensure a comfortable and safe living environment (purchase of room thermometer needed) |
Motion Detection** | The Motion Detection Devices can be placed in different rooms to log movement (no cameras, preserving dignity) which are used to raise alerts when no motion is detected for prolonged periods of time. |
Device Battery Check* | Monitor the mobile device battery levels, easily seeing if it is low, ensuring continuous connection and readiness. |
Share Activity History | Easily share their health and activity history with Healthcare Teams, fostering collaborative and informed care. |
** - Additional one-off cost for devices
Included Tools
- Quick Start Guide (2 pages)
- Patient Brochure (print + digital)
- Carer Setup Guide
- Clinical Summary Template
- Survey Forms (for carer and clinician)
Everything you need to trial CHUFFTY with your patients is ready for you.
Key Takeaways
- Early, non-medical intervention: CHUFFTY connects GPs, clinicians, carers, and seniors before problems escalate.
- Less admin burden: Fewer unnecessary calls and visits.
- Real-world insight: Carers stay informed without overwhelming the senior person.
- Start small, scale smart: Begin with a few pilot patients and grow via PHNs, MyHealth, or GP software integration.
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Further reading: Framework for Enabling Technology Supported Aged Care at Home
CLIENT DATA SECURED
- Our basic App offering keeps all data safe on the device, no external or network access is required
- When using our advanced offering, then connecting to our servers encrypts all data transfers using HTTPS (similar to your bank)
- When using our advanced offering, any data provided is stored encrypted on our servers (known as encrypted data at rest)
- We never share information with other organisations or third parties
- We follow data security guidelines as provided by Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Australian Privacy Act of 1988 & General Data Protection Regulation (UK/EU GDPR)