TRACKING Medical Conditions to IMPROVE PATIENT OUTCOMES
Client Profile
The client is one of the premier medical research institutes based in New York dedicated to patient care, education, and research.
Category
Healthcare
Project Overview
Advancements in healthcare have embraced mobile technology to enhance the quality of medical services. A new mobile solution is proposed to monitor both physical and cognitive functions. This tool aims to aid a study investigating the effectiveness of medical treatment following head injuries. It tracks patient progress and offers crucial data to healthcare experts researching ways to alleviate and handle symptoms related to conditions like concussion or edema.
Business Requirements
Precisely document, observe, and log the outcomes of physical and mental assessments completed by individuals.
Develop efficient strategies for treating individuals experiencing head injuries.
THE MAVA PARTNERS SOLUTION
Individuals are recruited for research upon confirmation of their medical condition, age, diagnosis, and other relevant criteria. Throughout the initial month of recovery, the app monitors symptoms reported by the patients. Daily activities involve completing a survey, performing a walking assessment, and engaging in a concentration task. Location data is collected to determine the distance covered during the daily walks. The solution includes a mobile app and utilizes an Apple Watch to track symptoms like balance issues, blurred vision, and drowsiness. The Apple Watch is specifically utilized for measuring heart rate. To gather data, the app utilizes Apple ResearchKit, accessing HealthKit and Location Services for tracking progress. Additionally, it integrates with Sage Bionetworks’ Bridge Service.
Technologies
Swift
Xcode iOS SDK
Apple ResearchKit and HealthKit
AppCore Framework
MMWormHole
Bridge SDK
CryptoSwift
Positive Outcome for Business
- Considerably simplified the process of patient enrollment/participation for research purposes.
- Remotely monitoring patients and reporting observations significantly reduced time and effort.
- The use of a mobile solution to monitor progress helped to engage larger groups of participants.
- Helped the medical team to analyze and predict patient outcomes with greater accuracy.
- Improved accuracy of data, which resulted in the formulation of better treatment plans.
- Helped assess treatment protocols with a greater understanding of the recovery phase.
Key Features
- Initial questionnaire for assessment purposes.
- Regular surveys to track daily or weekly symptoms.
- Guided walking assessments to maintain consistent pace.
- Cognitive tests measure focus and attention.
- Capability to share a results dashboard with your doctor.
- Compatibility with Apple Watch for heart rate monitoring.
- Reminders for scheduled activities and surveys.
- Visual charts display activity outcomes.
- Monitoring tool for app usage patterns.