The research team proposes to expand and adapt this existing sensor platform to work with people living with ALS. Researchers will add wrist-based wearable sensors (like a smart watch or fitness tracker) to the system, adding the ability to track indicators like blood oxygen saturation and activity outside of the home. Researchers will first test […]
Co-Investigators: Marjorie Skubic
Reducing COVID-9 Related Disability in Rural Community-Dwelling Older Adults Using Smart Technology
Project Summary/Abstract. Over 85% of Missouri is rural and individuals in these rural areas are older and have reduced access to regular healthcare as compared to individuals living in urban areas of Missouri. Those with disabilities, particularly older adults, are at higher risk for contracting COVID-19. There is a critical need to reduce disability and […]
Development and Acceptability of an Ambient In-Home Activity Assessment Tool for Stroke
Specific Aims. Development and Acceptability of an Ambient In-Home Activity Assessment Tool for Stroke Stroke is the leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the United States [1]. Every year, approximately 800,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke [1]. Due to advances in acute neurological care, nearly 85% survive and many live with the […]
Bed Sensor Development for In-Home Cardiac and Respiration Monitoring
In the United States, 37% of the population is affected by cardiovascular related diseases. In order to avoid fatal consequences, in-home monitoring systems have been under development for the purpose of detecting early signs of cardiovascular abnormalities. Monitoring the heart rate and other cardiac parameters during sleep can provide critical information about the health of a subject.
Building Interdisciplinary Geriatric Health Care Research Centers Initiative
The overall objective of our RAND/Harford Interdisciplinary Geriatric Health Care Research Center is to promote interdisciplinary research with a special focus on development of innovative clinical and health services interventions for older adults. We will impart to junior faculty and graduate students the needed attitudes, knowledge, and skills for conducting relevant interdisciplinary research related.