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Thought Leaders' Workshop Poster and Demonstration Descriptions
Research
“Monitoring Computer Interactions to Detect Early Signs of Dementia”
Holly B. Jimison, PhD, Oregon Health and Sciences University; Misha Pavel PhD, Oregon Health and Sciences UniversityThis poster describes a study of a research computer game we have developed to monitor elders’ cognitive performance in a home environment. We pilot tested the system in a senior residential facility and found that our metric of cognitive performance provided a useful framework for detecting mild cognitive impairment.
“The Use of Actigraphy in a Home Monitoring Environment”
Anthony Almudevar, PhD, University of RochesterAccelerometers can aid health management by providing convenient longitudinal monitoring of motion related behavior in a home setting. Analyzing the resulting signals to extract clinically useful information remains a challenge. We discuss several approaches to this problem.
“Assessing Neuromusculoskeletal Function Through Gait Monitoring”
Michel J. Berg, MD, University of Rochester Medical CenterThis poster describes the relevant issues surrounding measuring gait in the home and the research being conducted at the Center for Future Health.
“Conversational Assistants: Finally, a computer that really understands you!”
James Allen, PhD; George Ferguson, PhD, University of RochesterThis poster describes the Center for Future Health’s conversational assistant which is learning to understand what your are doing: Keep track of goals and plans; recognize your intentions and do what they can to help you.
"Graphic Health Planning Tool and Collaborative Process-Results of Pre-Pilot Study"
Cecelia Horwitz, MBA, University of Rochester; Richard Rockefeller MD, Health Commons Institute, Doctors Without BordersThe traditional linear approach to provider-patient communication can skew the vision of the causes/influencers. By contrast, a visual, 2D, interactive co-produced view may jump the tracks for some patients, right out of the medicalization of their problems. A Diagram can act as a mirror to the patient that stimulates personal reflection and action taking. The process can lead to some interesting alternative conclusions. Providers can use the diagram to reveal patient actions that potentially are creating problems, even though the patient is thinking the actions are positive. Our pre-pilot study indicates that we are on the right tract.
“CareView: Analyzing Clinical Narratives for Trend Analysis”
Lena Mamykina, MS, Siemens Corporate ResearchCareView project investigates issues of supporting work practices and information needs of homecare nurses. A field study of nurses led to the development of interface design techniques for displaying clinical data including temporal visualization, integrated data gathering and data analysis, and hands-free speech-driven operation.
“Porous Silicon – A Technology Platform for real Time Molecular Sensing”
Lisa A. DeLouise, PhD, University of RochesterThis poster introduces our effort to develop a porous silicon chip technology platform to fabricate biomedical devices that can be used in the home. Initial devices are targeted to aid in the management of chronic wound care conditions. The poster will describe the technical challenges and progress made in developing the "smart bandage" product concept, which is an interferometric optical sensor, designed for label-free detection of pathogenic organisms. Our vision for extending this technology platform to include devices that can deliver biological substances in a time-released fashion to promote wound healing will also be described.
Use of Technology
“Wound Care: Now and Beyond”
Kathy Brown, RN, MN, CWOCN, Visiting Nurse ServiceWound Care: Now and Beyond will describe the acute nature of wounds and home environment; the latest, evidence-based clinical practices; the use of digital technology; the growth and cost of delivering care over the next 10 years, and the steps we need to take now to get us there.
“Experimental Study of the Effect of Images on Emotional State”
Elena Fedorovskaya, PhD and Serguei Endrikhovski, PhD, Researchers, Eastman Kodak CompanyThe purpose of the study was to test whether emotional state of the person can be modified by designing a sequence of pictorial or multimedia stimuli chosen based on an individual’s “image” profile. S ignificant physiological and cognitive effects were observed when individually selected images were presented in a specifically designed image sequence. The results can be used for further development of personalized image-based therapeutic techniques.
“The LifeShirt: A Multi-function Ambulatory System that Monitors Health, Disease, & Medical Intervention in the Real World”
J. Douglas Studebaker MBA, Vivometrics, Inc.Convergence and integration of advanced sensors and interactive data collection device miniaturization resulted in the LifeShirt, an unobtrusive wearable monitoring device that collects real-time physiologic data during patients’ normal activities. Continuous ambulatory monitoring allows patients to act as a proxy observers uniquely placed to observe symptoms and events over time across a spectrum of circumstances.
“Glucose Monitoring and Communications System”
Edward Schlueter, MS, Med Graph Inc.Med Graph is a medical device company linking patient collected medical data to caregivers. The company is initially focused on developing homecare glucose monitoring communications systems. The company will demonstrate their patented process and associated hardware and software. Med Graph will also discuss the diabetic markets and cross-disciplinary teams assembled to achieve implementation. Success is first measured through improved diabetic glucose control and improved quality of life. Improved compliance also yields reduced healthcare costs of $7.35B per year.
“Northeast Health Remote Care Technology Initiatives”
Lisa A. Gaudet, MBA, Northeast HealthThis poster will outline the research study and beta testing that Northeast Health conducted with General Electric and their “Home Assurance” system. It will also highlight future remote care technology initiatives being planned at Northeast Health.
“GE Home Assurance: Technology Allowing People to Live Healthy Independent Lives”
Paul Cuddihy, MS, GE Global ResearchGE has built and deployed a prototype system which uses wireless security sensors to monitor the activity of seniors living alone in their own homes. The activity information is relayed to family caregivers via a secure web site. GE Security plans a product launch for later this year.
“Independent LifeStyle Assistant”
Thomas Plocher, MS, Honeywell Automation & Control Systems LaboratoryThe Independent LifeStyle Assistant TM monitoring system (I.L.S.A.) uses sensors to monitor critical activities, artificial intelligence to make judgments and multiple communication devices to tie the senior to caregivers, health workers and family. The poster will illustrate one instance of this, a closed loop medication management concept that includes reminding, sensing medication compliance, and measuring compliance by means of long-term trends in the physiological variable of interest.
Barriers and Actions
“Barriers and Incentives to the Development of the Smart Elder Home”
Stephen Bauer, PhD, State University of New York at BuffaloHealthy independent living for the elderly requires a paradigm shift in consumer perceptions, health care delivery, health insurance policy, and smart home systems and technology. This poster examines barriers to and incentives for the development and introduction of smart homes supporting healthy, independent living of our elder citizens.
“NIST / Advanced Technology Program”
Christopher Currens, MBA, NIST/ATPAs part of the highly regarded National Institute of Standards and Technology, the Advanced Technology Program (ATP) bridges the gap between the research lab and the market place, stimulating prosperity through innovation. Through partnerships with the private sector, ATP’s early stage investment accelerates the development of innovative technologies that promise significant commercial payoffs and widespread benefits for the U.S.
