Engaging and Empowering Patients

2023 Research Stories

Advancing Patient-Centered Clinical Decision Support

Working closely with patients to design and implement clinical decision support is important. The uptake of evidence into clinical practice depends on trust, interoperability, and awareness of patient preferences and goals.

ASTHMAXcel Voice Mobile Application to Improve Chronic Disease Management and Patient Outcomes

A mobile app that uses voice biomarkers to assess asthma symptoms has the potential to improve self-management, shared decision making, and health outcomes for people with asthma.

Connecting NICU Parents with Mental Health Support via a Mobile App

A novel mobile application may improve NICU parents’ mental health by providing screening and connecting parents with customized referrals and resources.

Studying the Accuracy of Symptom-Checker App in Diagnosing Strokes in a Real-World Setting

Rigorously evaluating a popular, patient-facing symptom-checker app will improve understanding around app safety, accuracy, and ability to prompt patients to seek care.

Previous Research Stories

ASTHMAXcel PRO Mobile Application to Support Asthma Chronic Disease Management

A mobile application designed to facilitate asthma self-management and shared decision making through patient-reported outcomes can improve care, asthma control, and knowledge, as well as decrease healthcare utilization.

Hanging Out with CoolCraig: Self-Regulation for Youth with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

A wearable digital healthcare intervention to promote selfregulation among children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and their parents is a promising method to support adherence to treatment.

Opening a Window to Depression

Many people with depression who do not have upcoming medical appointments go undiagnosed. An online questionnaire can help get them into treatment.