This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) awarded The Methodist Hospital Research Institute in Houston, TX $248,310 to research and develop technologies and practices that enable remote physicians to collaborate with nurses at local sites to perform medical physical examinations. The key products and services to be delivered include:
The project will investigate touch sensing and display technologies, interaction methodologies and designs, and medical/nursing practices and training needed to enable remote physical examinations. The research team comprising clinical, engineering, and social science researchers will develop a testbed to explore interactive configurations, evaluate new touch technologies, and assess the impacts on physicians, nurses, and patients. The goal is to transform allied healthcare workflows and improve access to medical care, especially in underserved and remote communities, during the COVID-19 pandemic and future infectious disease outbreaks.
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