Background information

Crono Care Coach is based on scientifically supported methods and proven techniques from rehabilitation and chronic care. Below you'll find extensive explanations of the concepts behind the app.

Energy management

The spoon theory

Understand why energy is limited with chronic conditions

The spoon theory explains what it's like to live with limited energy. Every morning you start with a certain number of "spoons" (energy units), and every activity costs spoons. When they run out, you're exhausted.

Essential for: Long COVID, fibromyalgia, brain injury, severe asthma, COPD

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Objective measuring

The Borg Scale

Make your fatigue and breathlessness measurable

"I'm tired" can mean anything. The Borg scale gives you a way to consistently describe your own condition on a scale of 0-10. Perfect for communication with healthcare providers and recognizing patterns.

Used in: Score your day feature, activity registration

Why Thinking Costs Energy

The Cognitive Pyramid Model

Understand why mental tasks are so exhausting

The cognitive pyramid model explains why "just thinking for a moment" can be so heavy. It shows how your brain uses energy for different tasks, from basic stimuli to complex planning.

Explains: Why video calls are heavier than phone calls, why multitasking no longer works

From Theory to Practice

This background information helps you understand why Crono Care Coach works the way it works. For practical help using the app, look at:

Getting started - Step-by-step instructions
Ask a question - Personal support
Features - Explanation of all functions