This proposed research is looking at how digital health systems can be helpful for rehabilitation. These systems, like remote therapeutic monitoring, are becoming popular because they allow users to have more control over their therapy and can be customized to suit each person’s unique needs. One area of rehabilitation that could benefit from digital health solutions is dysphagia, which is a condition where someone has difficulty swallowing. This study aims to test a mobile health system called “Mobili-T®,” which includes a wireless device and an app. This system helps people with dysphagia do exercises to improve their swallowing. The device uses special signals to track the muscles used in swallowing and gives real-time feedback through the app. This way, people can see their progress and get guidance on how to do the exercises correctly. This digital solution has already been tested for people with head and neck cancer and stroke. Now, we plan to explore if it will work well for people with Parkinson’s disease since the causes and symptoms of these conditions are different.
This study will involve people with Parkinson’s disease using the technology and giving feedback on how easy and helpful it is for them. Ultimately, we hope to identify how to make the technology more user-friendly and encouraging for people with Parkinson’s disease to use during their rehabilitation.
Contact information
Name: Waad Alolayan
Email: alolayan@ualberta.ca
Phone: (780)-932-1992
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