Collaborative Hypertension Management System
A joint study of Mayo Clinic Healthy Aging & Independent Living initiative (HAIL) with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) evaluating their prototype of a hypertension management system. 'CollaboRhythm' is a technology platform for tele-collaboration where patients are empowered to become active participants and where doctors and other health professionals are transformed into real-time coaches.
‘CollaboRhythm’ combines:
• Self-reporting of medication adherence.
• Blood pressure monitor app demonstrating medications’ effects on the body.
• A health coach who monitors and provides feedback, insight, and encouragement.
Objective: User experience/human factors study of a working prototype looking at acceptance, compliance, navigation/clarity of screens and digital interface.
Methods: weekly check-ins, tech support, interviews and home observations
Deliverables: written report outlining study results and specific recommendations for: improving the usability of the digital interface design and information architecture, training for the health coach about incorporating the digital tool into sessions, and the design/participant recruitment for future user experience studies.
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To learn more about this project and how the platform has since been used to address the treatment of diabetes see the MIT Media Lab's CollaboRhythm website and video.