Co-funded projects and initiatives
AGE-WELL Strategic Investment Program (SIP) Accelerator Funding
Over the last five years, MIRA has strengthened its interdisciplinary research through co-funded research initiatives aimed at leveraging LCMA funds. This has resulted in a greater reach in nurturing and deepening interdisciplinary connections across a wide range of stakeholders.
Qiyin Fang
Continuous medication and mobility monitoring of older adults living with cancer * This research program will develop a tool for predictive management of older cancer patients based on longitudinal multimodality data. An interdisciplinary team of clinicians and researchers have assembled to develop low cost, non-intrusive sensing technologies to monitor a patient’s indoor location and track the type(s) of medication used and timing of intake. Integration of technologies with wearable sensors will allow round-the-clock monitoring of the physical location and physiological state of a person, which may promote better care and prevent unnecessary use of unplanned and resource-intensive services. This study will yield strategies for optimal design and usage protocol of continuous monitoring technologies in a home setting for older adults living with chronic diseases.
INVESTIGATOR Qiyin Fang
RESE ARCH IMPACT This research has yielded three publications, one conference presentation, five new collaborators, including a new industry partner, and supported seven students.
* Progress on this research has been significantly affected by the COVID-19 research restrictions imposed in March of 2020.
PART 1: Labarge Centre for Mobility in Aging (LCMA)
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