Here is a quick description of the projects I am most excited about that I am working on today using sensors and telehealth, and projects that I think will have the biggest impact that I have worked on in the past (with links to the published articles). Please reach out with any questions or interest in collaboration!
Current Highlighted Work
Can we use generic data already collected by smartphones to identify struggling patients?
Data from wearbles can identify patients that are struggling after surgery. Can we do that same analysis with data that is already collected from a smartphone? Are their new insights we can learn from some of the social elements like texts sent and time spent on social media?
Do monitoring apps that track patients after surgery actually help patient's recover?
There has been an onslaught of apps that help track patient activity after surgery and allow a provider to monitor their performance. But does this functionality actually improve patient outcomes? We are conducting a randomized trial to find out
Highlighted Recent Work (Last 3 Years)
It has become clear that a patient's health can be carefully monitored with sensors. How comfortable are patients with sharing their info with their provider for this use? How comfortable are they downloading an app on their phone?
The use of wearables is on the rise. Before surgery, we use this data to help us pick the right treatment plan for the right patient. After surgery, we can use this data to identify patients at risk of failure and intervene early to give them the best outcomes.
Anyone who has had physical therapy knows that it is often frustrating and hard to comply with. We made an app called “Post-Operative Solutions” that helps patients follow a week-by-week exercise plan after hand surgery right from their couch at home