Research
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The following represents only a sampling of the research which the lab performs alongside diverse partners from throughout healthcare. Please contact research (at) hitlab.org for more information. |
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RFID-based adherence monitoring in schizophrenia treatment Using an innovative cellular device to read and transmit data from RFID-enabled blister packs, clinicians are able to intervene early in episodes of non-adherence and help support patients in their medicating routines. |
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The role of an online self-care platform in hemophilia care Advoy.com is an online symptom and factor management program used in hemophilia care. The lab analyzed five years of momentary ecological assessments collected by Advoy in order to understand epidemiological and longitudinal trends amongst its thousands of global users. |
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Analysis of the potential value of activity and sleep monitoring in heart failure treatment Actigraphs have been shown to accurately approximate general activity, including exercise and sleep. Continuous data from patients with advanced heart failure will be analyzed for whether quality of life and disease-related events can be quantified with these inexpensive devices. |
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Benchmarking online healthcare information websites A thorough analysis of existing online sources of health-related information was conducted guided by the principle of information symmetry. |
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The role of grassroots IT initiatives in the public health response to the 2004 tsunami in South India The HIT Lab conducted an initial technology assessment of information technology as it was deployed in the relief effort subsequent to the tragic event in December 2004. |