A mobile health application called "CareGoggles" for locating affordable healthcare options for the rehabilitation population in Newark. CareGoggles will improve primary care access and health outcomes, thereby empowering patients to become better stewards of their own health.
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1. Primary Care
Isn’t it time we open more doors for our loved ones?
“Rehabilitation is the unfinished business of our medical
community” – Dr. Henry H. Kessler, M.D., Ph.D.
– Chronic issue, often requiring adequate long-term management
– Disability significantly impairs seeking of medical help (McColl et al 2009)
– Relatively few incentives for health professionals to engage in follow-up care
Overall, 20% of chronic patients use up 80% of resources (US Stats)
Over a third of people with disabilities are chronically depressed
Very high incidence of 2° stroke, obesity, infections, gangrene…
Fact: Locally, hundreds of dedicated individuals work tirelessly to
create healthy living opportunities for people with disabilities
Fact: Less than 19% of patients use them.
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2. CareGoggles
Part 1: Putting the patient back in ‘patient’-centered care
A systematic method introducing patients to
reduced-cost primary care
Local low-cost medical/dental clinics
Free screenings, checkups, & health events
Clinical trials & research treatments
Support groups for changing lifestyles, sharing
experiences, arranging transport…
Key Advantages:
Local, immediately accessible
Regularly updated, with phone contacts
Diagnosis specific
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3. CareGoggles
Part 2: Monitoring = Follow-ups = Health Outcomes
A notification system designed for optimizing
preventative management
Individualized for premorbid conditions
Quick facts, simple responses
(Patient with diabetes – A blood sugar over 140 mg/dL is
considered unhealthy for diabetics. Exercise can help. What was
your blood sugar today? [], Did you exercise today? [Y/N])
Advanced tracking with the ability to generate reports for
social worker / clinician visits
Location-specific parks, museums, and events accessible for
people with disabilities
Key Advantages:
Self-monitoring and reminder systems
Immediate access to nearby healthy venues
Real-time reports for healthcare providers
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4. Together, we can
Provide patients increased access to affordable primary health
services
Helping people navigate the healthcare system and remain connected
Catching minor issues early and reduce the burden of readmissions
Encouraging free regular checkups and prevent comorbid conditions
Addressing socioeconomic health disparities (free smartphone app)
Increasing awareness of general health issues, like non-smoking
Transform the impact of mHealth technologies
Expanding the scope of primary care opportunities
Changing the focus from disease management to preventive medicine
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5. Our patients are ready.
We are ready. ?
An informal qualitative survey of our colleagues (clinicians and researchers
in rehabilitation) and patients (people with stroke, TBI, MS, and other
disabilities) showed overwhelming enthusiasm for our cutting-edge
application, CareGoggles.
Our qualifications:
Together, we have over 12 years of experience in medical rehab.
Amit Chaudhari (MD/PhD Student):Dude with awesome slides
Kelsea Sandefur (Research Assistant): Cute girl with connections
Gabriel Felix (Research Assistant): The analytical, existential one
Ted Alexander (Lab Manager): A true technological savant
We are ready. But we need your help.
The financial and networking resources you provide will be used directly
towards helping people with chronic disabilities better access local,
reduced-cost opportunities for healthy living.
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