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Theme 2: Remote Monitoring and Virtual Care Addictions Treatment Support App Designing Digital Technologies to Facilitate Self-Tracking and Support Substance Use Recovery Lead: David Hodgins Principal Investigator: Geoffrey Messier Project Coordinator: Teale Masrani INNOVATION STAGE Evaluation of Prototype Health Innovation Focus Mental Health & Addiction Population and Setting Vulnerable Adults Technology and Intervention Data Modelling, Platform and Dashboard Visualization BENEFITS For Users Enhanced Self-Awareness: By tracking daily metrics, users can become more attuned to their physical and mental states. Accountability and Motivation: Visual progress tracking helps users see their achievements, fostering accountability and motivation. Structured Routine: Regular reminders for check-ins encourage consistent habits, helping users establish stability in their daily lives. Peer Support: The community feature enables connection with others, reducing isolation and providing encouragement. For The System Improved Recovery Outcomes: Structured tracking tools can support more sustainable recovery outcomes by reinforcing positive behaviors. Data-Driven Insights: The app offers valuable insights into recovery patterns, helping inform the design of future digital health tools for substance use recovery. Enhanced Treatment Support: The app serves as a supplementary resource for healthcare providers, adding structure and support outside of clinical settings. Project Theme Information Current State People in substance use recovery often benefit from tracking their journey to help maintain sobriety and stay on a positive trajectory. However, it can be challenging to keep track of cravings, mental health, triggers, and progress in one organized place. There is currently limited research on how well digital platforms can support individuals in recovery, and insights are needed to inform the design of tools that help people meet their recovery goals. Other Known Use Cases Partnerships with Xsensor and Baxter are undergoing to evaluate the impact of eHealth tools on patient outcomes. The specific focus will be on two products: 1) Xsensor’s ForeSite® Intelligent Surface, an artificial intelligence-powered continuous skin monitoring... What is the Innovation The Zamplo app is a digital platform that functions as a personal recovery journal, enabling users to track their health, recovery milestones, and personal well-being. It allows users to log goals, cravings, physical symptoms, mental health markers, and other recovery-related data. The app provides features for goal-setting, visual progress tracking, and a community space to connect with others in recovery. How it Works Zamplo users can set real-time recovery goals, perform regular “goal check-ins,” and track cravings, triggers, and coping strategies. The app includes features to monitor physical and mental health symptoms, log activities (e.g., exercise), track appointments (e.g., AA meetings), and visualize their progress through graphs. Confidentiality is maintained for all data, and a community feature connects users with others who share similar experiences. Other Known Cases: Zamplo is already used by others outside of the substance-use area. These individuals use Zamplo to stay organized and track their progression during physical or mental health crises. The purpose of Zamplo in these instances is to allow patients to collect and store all personal health data such as medication side effects, symptom progression, and other related metrics. This data can then be shared, if the user chooses, with their doctors and caretakers. This leads to one centralized location for all information relevant to a patients' health journey. Importantly, this data is controlled by the patient themselves, rather than the healthcare practitioners. Get Involved Help Identify Users Assist us in finding potential participants for our RCT—your support can make a difference in our recruitment efforts Get in touch teale.masrani2@ucalgary.ca . View other projects and explore the Health Everywhere Portfolio to see how local innovations are transforming care across the province. Explore the Health Everywhere Portfolio to see how local innovations are solving real-world challenges and shaping the future of care across the province. View The Portfolio ABOUT The Health Everywhere Hub portfolio map showcases academic-led projects tackling real healthcare challenges across Alberta. By highlighting shared goals and commonalities, we hope to spark collaboration and amplify impact across the system. It’s more than a list of projects - this evolving collection shows what’s possible when partnerships, bold ideas, and real-world testing come together. Previous Item Next Item

Remote Monitoring and Virtual Care Robin's Nest as a White Label Platform An All-in-One Platform for Remote Care and Trials Lead Linda Duffett-Leger Share this project LinkedIn X (Twitter) Copy link Share this project LinkedIn X (Twitter) Copy link Remote Monitoring and Virtual Care Robin's Nest as a White Label Platform An All-in-One Platform for Remote Care and Trials Lead Linda Duffett-Leger Share this project LinkedIn X (Twitter) Copy link Share this project LinkedIn X (Twitter) Copy link THE CHALLENGE Healthcare systems are facing growing strain from limited resources, workforce shortages, and rising patient demand—especially in post-acute, chronic care, and research environments. Remote patient monitoring could help reduce this pressure, but existing solutions often lack scalability, seamless integration with wearable data, and intuitive user-centered design. These gaps limit adoption and reduce the effectiveness of real-time monitoring. For clinicians and clinical trial teams, tools for telehealth, wearables, learning modules, and analytics are frequently fragmented, resulting in inconsistent data collection, low participant engagement, inefficient workflows, higher dropout rates, missed opportunities for early intervention, and compromised outcomes. THE CHALLENGE Healthcare systems are facing growing strain from limited resources, workforce shortages, and rising patient demand—especially in post-acute, chronic care, and research environments. Remote patient monitoring could help reduce this pressure, but existing solutions often lack scalability, seamless integration with wearable data, and intuitive user-centered design. These gaps limit adoption and reduce the effectiveness of real-time monitoring. For clinicians and clinical trial teams, tools for telehealth, wearables, learning modules, and analytics are frequently fragmented, resulting in inconsistent data collection, low participant engagement, inefficient workflows, higher dropout rates, missed opportunities for early intervention, and compromised outcomes. THE CHALLENGE Healthcare systems are facing growing strain from limited resources, workforce shortages, and rising patient demand—especially in post-acute, chronic care, and research environments. Remote patient monitoring could help reduce this pressure, but existing solutions often lack scalability, seamless integration with wearable data, and intuitive user-centered design. These gaps limit adoption and reduce the effectiveness of real-time monitoring. For clinicians and clinical trial teams, tools for telehealth, wearables, learning modules, and analytics are frequently fragmented, resulting in inconsistent data collection, low participant engagement, inefficient workflows, higher dropout rates, missed opportunities for early intervention, and compromised outcomes. THE INNOVATION Robin’s Nest is a comprehensive, all-in-one telehealth and digital program-delivery platform that brings secure video communication, wearable integration for real-time physiological monitoring, AI-driven predictive analytics, and a robust learning management system (LMS) into a single, unified environment. Designed to support remote monitoring, clinical trial operations, and chronic-care program delivery, Robin’s Nest streamlines workflows and centralizes data that would otherwise be scattered across multiple tools. By combining advanced features in one platform, it helps healthcare teams deliver evidence-informed programs, maintain strong therapeutic relationships, and access actionable insights that support better decision-making. THE INNOVATION Robin’s Nest is a comprehensive, all-in-one telehealth and digital program-delivery platform that brings secure video communication, wearable integration for real-time physiological monitoring, AI-driven predictive analytics, and a robust learning management system (LMS) into a single, unified environment. Designed to support remote monitoring, clinical trial operations, and chronic-care program delivery, Robin’s Nest streamlines workflows and centralizes data that would otherwise be scattered across multiple tools. By combining advanced features in one platform, it helps healthcare teams deliver evidence-informed programs, maintain strong therapeutic relationships, and access actionable insights that support better decision-making. HOW IT WORKS Robin’s Nest integrates real-time wearable data, AI-generated stress and predictive insights, secure video telehealth, and a flexible LMS within one centralized system. Wearables transmit physiological data, AI analyzes patterns and risk indicators, video tools support consultation and coaching, and the dashboard aggregates all inputs to generate clear, actionable insights for care teams and researchers. HOW IT WORKS Robin’s Nest integrates real-time wearable data, AI-generated stress and predictive insights, secure video telehealth, and a flexible LMS within one centralized system. Wearables transmit physiological data, AI analyzes patterns and risk indicators, video tools support consultation and coaching, and the dashboard aggregates all inputs to generate clear, actionable insights for care teams and researchers. THE BENEFITS For Users Strengthened Therapeutic Relationships: Secure, reliable video interactions enable meaningful communication between clinicians and participants. Personalized, Data-Driven Support: Real-time wearable data combined with AI insights helps tailor interventions and guide timely clinical decisions. Simplified Virtual Care Experience: Integrated monitoring, messaging, and video reduce platform fatigue and support greater participant engagement and retention. Streamlined Data Collection: A single platform improves efficiency and reduces missed data points, enhancing the quality of insights and outcomes. For The System Improved Data Consistency: Centralizing data reduces reconciliation errors and enhances trial fidelity and reporting accuracy. Seamless Integration: Connects with existing EHR systems (e.g., Epic) to support real-time data sharing and smoother workflows. Operational Efficiency: Automates key administrative tasks—such as scheduling, billing, and consent—reducing workload and freeing staff capacity. Better Outcomes at Scale: Combining monitoring, education, and support improves participant adherence, engagement, and long-term behavior change. THE BENEFITS For Users Strengthened Therapeutic Relationships: Secure, reliable video interactions enable meaningful communication between clinicians and participants. Personalized, Data-Driven Support: Real-time wearable data combined with AI insights helps tailor interventions and guide timely clinical decisions. Simplified Virtual Care Experience: Integrated monitoring, messaging, and video reduce platform fatigue and support greater participant engagement and retention. Streamlined Data Collection: A single platform improves efficiency and reduces missed data points, enhancing the quality of insights and outcomes. For The System Improved Data Consistency: Centralizing data reduces reconciliation errors and enhances trial fidelity and reporting accuracy. Seamless Integration: Connects with existing EHR systems (e.g., Epic) to support real-time data sharing and smoother workflows. Operational Efficiency: Automates key administrative tasks—such as scheduling, billing, and consent—reducing workload and freeing staff capacity. Better Outcomes at Scale: Combining monitoring, education, and support improves participant adherence, engagement, and long-term behavior change. Explore Further If you’d like to learn more or connect about Robin's Nest , reach out to Linda Duffet-Leger, Project Lead , at: linda.duffetleger@ucalgary.ca Get Involved Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Praesent sit amet metus sed lorem tincidunt pretium. Learn More View other projects and explore the Health Everywhere Portfolio to see how local innovations are transforming care across the province. View Portfolio Explore the Health Everywhere Portfolio to see how local innovations are solving real-world challenges and shaping the future of care across the province. ABOUT The Health Everywhere Hub portfolio map showcases academic-led projects tackling real healthcare challenges across Alberta. By highlighting shared goals and commonalities, we hope to spark collaboration and amplify impact across the system. It’s more than a list of projects - this evolving collection shows what’s possible when partnerships, bold ideas, and real-world testing come together.

Remote Monitoring and Virtual Care Point of Care Ultrasound (Acumen - POCUS) Making Ultrasound More Accessible in the Community Lead Michelle Grinman Co-Lead Steve Reid Additional Contributors Ghazwan Altabbaa, Dennis Moon Share this project LinkedIn X (Twitter) Copy link Share this project LinkedIn X (Twitter) Copy link Remote Monitoring and Virtual Care Point of Care Ultrasound (Acumen - POCUS) Making Ultrasound More Accessible in the Community Lead Michelle Grinman Co-Lead Steve Reid Additional Contributors Ghazwan Altabbaa, Dennis Moon Share this project LinkedIn X (Twitter) Copy link Share this project LinkedIn X (Twitter) Copy link THE CHALLENGE Medical imaging has long been a cornerstone of modern healthcare, providing doctors with the necessary tools to diagnose and treat patients. While Ultrasound Guided Therapies (UGTs) can improve care through early and effective interventions, their complexity and high costs limit their use, particularly in underserved areas and outside hospital settings. This creates a pressing need for accessible, cost-effective solutions for diagnostics and treatment. THE CHALLENGE Medical imaging has long been a cornerstone of modern healthcare, providing doctors with the necessary tools to diagnose and treat patients. While Ultrasound Guided Therapies (UGTs) can improve care through early and effective interventions, their complexity and high costs limit their use, particularly in underserved areas and outside hospital settings. This creates a pressing need for accessible, cost-effective solutions for diagnostics and treatment. THE CHALLENGE Medical imaging has long been a cornerstone of modern healthcare, providing doctors with the necessary tools to diagnose and treat patients. While Ultrasound Guided Therapies (UGTs) can improve care through early and effective interventions, their complexity and high costs limit their use, particularly in underserved areas and outside hospital settings. This creates a pressing need for accessible, cost-effective solutions for diagnostics and treatment. THE INNOVATION Presuna is a software platform designed to make point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) scans more accessible and affordable. It simplifies the interpretation of lung and Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) ultrasound scans by providing diagnostic support for healthcare professionals. By integrating with existing POCUS systems, Presuna enables community-based care, reduces reliance on acute care facilities, and facilitates earlier interventions for chronic and acute conditions. THE INNOVATION Presuna is a software platform designed to make point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) scans more accessible and affordable. It simplifies the interpretation of lung and Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) ultrasound scans by providing diagnostic support for healthcare professionals. By integrating with existing POCUS systems, Presuna enables community-based care, reduces reliance on acute care facilities, and facilitates earlier interventions for chronic and acute conditions. HOW IT WORKS Community paramedics or healthcare professionals acquire ultrasound scans using Health Canada-approved POCUS systems, such as Lumify. The scans are uploaded to the Presuna platform, which automatically notifies physicians for remote interpretation. Physicians can access and interpret the scans anytime, anywhere, using the platform to guide diagnostic decisions and recommend interventions. The platform supports clinicians in learning and integrating ultrasound interpretation into their workflow. HOW IT WORKS Community paramedics or healthcare professionals acquire ultrasound scans using Health Canada-approved POCUS systems, such as Lumify. The scans are uploaded to the Presuna platform, which automatically notifies physicians for remote interpretation. Physicians can access and interpret the scans anytime, anywhere, using the platform to guide diagnostic decisions and recommend interventions. The platform supports clinicians in learning and integrating ultrasound interpretation into their workflow. THE BENEFITS For Users Remote Access: Physicians can interpret ultrasound scans from any location, ensuring timely diagnostics and reducing patient visits to acute care facilities. Enhanced Learnability: Clinicians gain new skills and improve their diagnostic and treatment capabilities. Cost and Complexity Reduction: Presuna lowers barriers by simplifying workflows and reducing reliance on expensive, complex equipment. Earlier Interventions: The system enables the invention, validation, and scaling of new therapies. For The System Improved Access: Presuna democratizes access to advanced diagnostic tools, making them available in underserved or community settings. Optimized Resources: Reduces strain on acute care facilities by enabling diagnostics and treatments within the community. Scalability: Facilitates the development and adoption of new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, enhancing healthcare delivery. Cost Efficiency: Lowers the overall costs of care delivery while maintaining high-quality patient outcomes. THE BENEFITS For Users Remote Access: Physicians can interpret ultrasound scans from any location, ensuring timely diagnostics and reducing patient visits to acute care facilities. Enhanced Learnability: Clinicians gain new skills and improve their diagnostic and treatment capabilities. Cost and Complexity Reduction: Presuna lowers barriers by simplifying workflows and reducing reliance on expensive, complex equipment. Earlier Interventions: The system enables the invention, validation, and scaling of new therapies. For The System Improved Access: Presuna democratizes access to advanced diagnostic tools, making them available in underserved or community settings. Optimized Resources: Reduces strain on acute care facilities by enabling diagnostics and treatments within the community. Scalability: Facilitates the development and adoption of new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, enhancing healthcare delivery. Cost Efficiency: Lowers the overall costs of care delivery while maintaining high-quality patient outcomes. Explore Further If you’d like to learn more or connect about POCUS , reach out to Michelle Grinman, Project Lead , at: michelle.grinman@ucalgary.ca Get Involved Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Praesent sit amet metus sed lorem tincidunt pretium. Learn More View other projects and explore the Health Everywhere Portfolio to see how local innovations are transforming care across the province. View Portfolio Explore the Health Everywhere Portfolio to see how local innovations are solving real-world challenges and shaping the future of care across the province. ABOUT The Health Everywhere Hub portfolio map showcases academic-led projects tackling real healthcare challenges across Alberta. By highlighting shared goals and commonalities, we hope to spark collaboration and amplify impact across the system. It’s more than a list of projects - this evolving collection shows what’s possible when partnerships, bold ideas, and real-world testing come together.

THEME # The Title Goes Here Here is two lines for your subtitle if you have one on your file Lead Co-lead Name Surname Team Member INNOVATION STAGE Name of the stage Health Innovation Focus What is it What is it Population and Setting What is it Technology and Intervention What is it What is it BENEFITS For Users For parents, NeoApp offers personalized guidance and support, increasing confidence and reducing anxiety. The app empowers parents with knowledge specific to their baby’s needs, helping them monitor recovery, track milestones, and recognize signs of concern without relying on generic information or internet searches. By connecting with a community of parents facing similar challenges, they feel less isolated. The clear recovery pathway and milestones NeoApp offers make the transition from hospital to home smoother, providing peace of mind. For The System For parents, NeoApp offers personalized guidance and support, increasing confidence and reducing anxiety. The app empowers parents with knowledge specific to their baby’s needs, helping them monitor recovery, track milestones, and recognize signs of concern without relying on generic information or internet searches. By connecting with a community of parents facing similar challenges, they feel less isolated. The clear recovery pathway and milestones NeoApp offers make the transition from hospital to home smoother, providing peace of mind. Project Theme Information Current State OVERVIEW What Is The Innovation OVERVIEW NeoApp is an innovative digital health solution, grounded in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) principles, created to guide parents through the complex journey of post-surgical recovery for NICU infants. It is the first ERAS-focused platform designed for neonatal populations and their parents at home, providing personalized support and education tailored to each baby’s surgical background, development stage, and ongoing health needs. INTENDED USERS How It Works OVERVIEW Other Known Use Cases OVERVIEW Project Theme Information Current State Partnerships with Xsensor and Baxter are undergoing to evaluate the impact of eHealth tools on patient outcomes. The specific focus will be on two products: 1) Xsensor’s ForeSite® Intelligent Surface, an artificial intelligence-powered continuous skin monitoring... What is the Innovation Partnerships with Xsensor and Baxter are undergoing to evaluate the impact of eHealth tools on patient outcomes. The specific focus will be on two products: 1) Xsensor’s ForeSite® Intelligent Surface, an artificial intelligence-powered continuous skin monitoring... Other Known Use Cases Partnerships with Xsensor and Baxter are undergoing to evaluate the impact of eHealth tools on patient outcomes. The specific focus will be on two products: 1) Xsensor’s ForeSite® Intelligent Surface, an artificial intelligence-powered continuous skin monitoring... How it Works Partnerships with Xsensor and Baxter are undergoing to evaluate the impact of eHealth tools on patient outcomes. The specific focus will be on two products: 1) Xsensor’s ForeSite® Intelligent Surface, an artificial intelligence-powered continuous skin monitoring... Get Involved Add a Title Add a Title Connect via email: Email: Discover More: here Previous Item Next Item

Theme 2: Remote Monitoring and Virtual Care Neo App Personalized support and education for parents navigating the complex journey of post-surgical recovery for NICU infants Lead: Mary Brindle . . INNOVATION STAGE Evaluation of Prototype Health Innovation Focus Mobility and Rehabilitation Population and Setting Pediatrics; NICU; Caregiver Technology and Intervention Data Modelling, Platform and Dashboard Visualization BENEFITS For Users For parents: NeoApp offers personalized guidance and support, increasing confidence and reducing anxiety. The app empowers parents with knowledge specific to their baby’s needs, helping them monitor recovery, track milestones, and recognize signs of concern without relying on generic information or internet searches. By connecting with a community of parents facing similar challenges, they feel less isolated. The clear recovery pathway and milestones NeoApp offers make the transition from hospital to home smoother, providing peace of mind. For The System NeoApp has the potential to decrease avoidable emergency visits and readmissions by providing parents with timely, reliable support at home, which could lessen the load on already overburdened NICUs and emergency departments. Additionally, by reinforcing discharge education remotely, the app can streamline in-hospital discharge processes and save time for healthcare providers. NeoApp could also improve long-term patient satisfaction and outcomes, especially in areas with limited access to specialized care, supporting a more efficient and sustainable healthcare ecosystem. Project Theme Information Current State Families transitioning their babies from the NICU to home face overwhelming challenges due to limited post-discharge support, often feeling ill-equipped to manage their baby’s needs without immediate access to healthcare professionals. There is currently a gap between the intensive care available to neonates after surgery in the hospital and the minimal support available to parent caregivers after discharge, which is very stressful for parents to navigate. While NICU discharge typically includes basic in-hospital education and printed resources, these materials can be difficult to retain, generalized rather than personalized, and are often inadequate in addressing the diverse needs and concerns of families in this high-stress period (McNeil, 2023). According to Dr. Deborah McNeil of AHS’ Maternal, Newborn, Child and Youth Strategic Clinical Network, caring for a preterm baby both in-hospital and at home “requires extensive support over time” (Alberta Health Services, 2023). In Alberta, NICUs are currently operating at 95-103% capacity, which makes it challenging for staff to allocate the necessary time to prepare each family fully for discharge (Lee, 2024). This gap in support often leads to increased parental anxiety, confusion, and even isolation, which in turn can contribute to a higher likelihood of emergency room visits after discharge. Studies indicate that comprehensive discharge support can reduce emergency visits by up to 26% (Alberta Health Services, 2023). Without effective guidance, parents may struggle with crucial health-related activities, such as feeding, tracking weight gain, or recognizing early warning signs, often resorting to non-credible sources like internet searches or informal advice that can compromise infant health (Frey et al., 2022). For rural families, who may be further isolated from specialized healthcare, this need for reliable, accessible information is even more pressing. Without support, parents may delay care due to uncertainty or seek emergency services for questions better suited to primary care (Hannan et al., 2020). In a healthcare system already stretched thin, these unnecessary visits increase costs, wait times, and healthcare provider burnout, with nearly half of all pediatric readmissions involving infants less than one year old, and costs per readmission reaching $5,087 to $11,341 USD (Hannan et al., 2020). Other Known Use Cases Partnerships with Xsensor and Baxter are undergoing to evaluate the impact of eHealth tools on patient outcomes. The specific focus will be on two products: 1) Xsensor’s ForeSite® Intelligent Surface, an artificial intelligence-powered continuous skin monitoring... What is the Innovation NeoApp is an innovative digital health solution, grounded in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) principles, created to guide parents through the complex journey of post-surgical recovery for NICU infants. It is the first ERAS-focused platform designed for neonatal populations and their parents at home, providing personalized support and education tailored to each baby’s surgical background, development stage, and ongoing health needs. How it Works NeoApp offers a comprehensive suite of features, including: Personalized Educational Content: Parents receive tailored guidance based on their baby's surgery, developmental milestones, and health data. Data Collection & Predictive Analysis: Parents input health and behavioral data, which the app analyzes to help predict care needs and identify potential issues. Peer Support & Community Resources: NeoApp connects parents to a supportive network and local resources, helping reduce feelings of isolation. Daily Check-ins and Milestones: The app provides checklists and milestones to support parents’ daily routines, helping them feel reassured and informed at each stage of recovery. Other Known Cases: For adult colorectal surgery (and a few other specialities), SeamlessMD uses an ERAS-based app https://www.seamless.md . Further, there is another app called NICU2Home that focuses more wihtin NICU and discharge process for neonates that are premature, but not surgical neonates https://nicu2home.fsm.northwestern.edu Get Involved To Learn More Email Mary Brindle to learn more Get in touch mbrindle@ariadnelabs.org View other projects and explore the Health Everywhere Portfolio to see how local innovations are transforming care across the province. Explore the Health Everywhere Portfolio to see how local innovations are solving real-world challenges and shaping the future of care across the province. View The Portfolio ABOUT The Health Everywhere Hub portfolio map showcases academic-led projects tackling real healthcare challenges across Alberta. By highlighting shared goals and commonalities, we hope to spark collaboration and amplify impact across the system. 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We envision a vibrant eHealth and mHealth ecosystem, accelerating innovation, growth, and transforming healthcare through collaboration and partnerships. Enhancing Recovery After Surgery THEME 2: REMOTE MONITORING AND VIRTUAL CARE Date Alex Baron | January 2024 As we age it can take longer for our bodies to heal from trauma. As many as 40% of patients that undergo surgery will have major complications that lead to long-term health problems, such as heart disease or stroke. This is especially true for adults over the age of 65 following a major surgery, with many experiencing difficulties in returning to their pre-operation levels of function. Led by Dr. Duminda Wijeysundera, MD, at the University of Toronto, the Functional Improvement Trajectories After Surgery (FIT After Surgery) study aims to gain a better understanding of how often and why some patients experience significant disability after surgery. As one of 14 study sites across Canada, W21C is currently working with the Calgary site lead, Dr. Melinda Davis, MD, director of Master Teaching Program, clinical associate professor, Cumming School of Medicine, on recruitment efforts at the Foothills Medical Centre, actively engaging with patients prior to their surgery. Patient recruitment for the Calgary site began in July 2021 and is ongoing. Researchers are excited about the possibilities this work could reveal, especially as Canada’s population continues to age and the likelihood of more seniors needing major surgery every year is increasing. Having a better understanding of when and why patients experience disability after surgery will enable patients to make better-informed decisions about having surgery and allow physicians to identify patients that may need additional support following surgery. Overall recruitment and follow up for the study is expected to finish in 2023, with preliminary results anticipated in early 2024. By capitalizing on W21C's capabilities in eHealth and mHealth technologies, fostering collaboration, and actively engaging communities, the Health Everywhere Hub is poised to play a pivotal role in improving seniors' recovery experiences post-major surgeries. Project Contact: Dr. Mary Brindle Image Sources: Adobe Stock

3 UCalgary projects receive $20.3M in provincial innovation grants 3 UCalgary projects receive $20.3M in provincial innovation grants Sep 6, 2023 UCalgary’s innovation ecosystem just received a $20.3-million boost, thanks to Alberta’s Major Innovation Fund (MIF) UCalgary’s innovation ecosystem just received a $20.3-million boost, thanks to Alberta’s Major Innovation Fund (MIF). On Sept. 5, Nate Glubish, minister of technology and innovation, announced that three UCalgary projects have received four years of funding to lead province-wide strategic initiatives to accelerate research and commercialization in the areas of medical devices, electronic and mobile health, and space and defence technologies. “Provincial support for high-tech research and innovation will help our post-secondary scholars move from groundbreaking technological ideas to entrepreneurial realities, fuelling a more diverse economy and making a positive impact in the wider community,” says Dr. Ed McCauley, president and vice-chancellor of the University of Calgary. Major Innovation Fund projects are highly collaborative, requiring the engagement of scholars from institutions across Alberta, industry partners, and the communities that the projects intend to serve. It is an outcomes-focused program, funding projects that will attract and retain top talent, diversify Alberta’s economy, support industries and local businesses, and leverage additional investments. “UCalgary’s innovation ecosystem is growing thanks to the drive of our research community and investments like the Major Innovation Fund,” says Dr. William Ghali, vice-president (research). “These three projects will streamline the research-to-commercialization pipeline for their sector and create opportunities for both innovative research and widespread of adoption of novel, made-in-Alberta solutions.” UCalgary’s projects are the Alberta Medical Device Innovation Consortium, Health Everywhere, and Space and Defence Technologies Alberta. Previous Next

We envision a vibrant eHealth and mHealth ecosystem, accelerating innovation, growth, and transforming healthcare through collaboration and partnerships. 3 UCalgary projects receive $20.3M in provincial innovation grants NEWS Date Pamela Hyde, Office of the Vice-President (Research) | Sept 6, 2023 Project Contact: Image Source: iStock UCalgary’s innovation ecosystem just received a $20.3-million boost, thanks to Alberta’s Major Innovation Fund (MIF). On Sept. 5, Nate Glubish, minister of technology and innovation, announced that three UCalgary projects have received four years of funding to lead province-wide strategic initiatives to accelerate research and commercialization in the areas of medical devices, electronic and mobile health, and space and defence technologies. “Provincial support for high-tech research and innovation will help our post-secondary scholars move from groundbreaking technological ideas to entrepreneurial realities, fuelling a more diverse economy and making a positive impact in the wider community ,” says Dr. Ed McCauley, president and vice-chancellor of the University of Calgary. Major Innovation Fund projects are highly collaborative, requiring the engagement of scholars from institutions across Alberta, industry partners, and the communities that the projects intend to serve. It is an outcomes-focused program, funding projects that will attract and retain top talent, diversify Alberta’s economy, support industries and local businesses, and leverage additional investments. “UCalgary’s innovation ecosystem is growing thanks to the drive of our research community and investments like the Major Innovation Fund ,” says Dr. William Ghali, vice-president (research). “These three projects will streamline the research-to-commercialization pipeline for their sector and create opportunities for both innovative research and widespread of adoption of novel, made-in-Alberta solutions .” UCalgary’s projects are the Alberta Medical Device Innovation Consortium, Health Everywhere, and Space and Defence Technologies Alberta. Health Everywhere Lead investigator: Dr. Mary Brindle , MD, professor, Cumming School of Medicine Alberta has pockets of excellence in eHealth (digital health technologies) and mHealth (mobile health technologies), which include novel programs and innovations. However, much of this excellence is disconnected and has tremendous untapped potential for collaboration and commercialization, and widespread adoption. The vision of Health Everywhere is a vibrant eHealth and mHealth ecosystem in Alberta that builds on a foundation of strength in innovation to drive economic and technological growth. “The rapid evolution of technology, the increasing complexity of medicine and the limitations of our current systems of patient care underscore the need for a human-centered approach to digital health ,” says Brindle. “Health Everywhere will use digital-health technologies to allow patients to receive the best possible medical treatment whether it is in the hospital or in their own homes, and strengthen connections between care in the hospital and care in communities .” Co-developed with community, industry, and academic stakeholders, Health Everywhere will be a provincial hub of digital health excellence that brings together integrated programs, leading experts, and resources to enable efficient and effective commercialization, spread, and scale of eHealth and mHealth technologies. “The Health Everywhere program will create an ecosystem that puts exciting and impactful innovations in technology, computer science, and data analytics into the hands of teams who can use them to benefit the patients of today and tomorrow ,” says Brindle. Health Everywhere is a UCalgary-led project, in partnership with the University of Alberta, Athabasca University, Lethbridge College, MacEwan University, Mount Royal University, NAIT, Red Deer Polytechnic and Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT).

THEME # The Title Goes Here Here is two lines for your subtitle if you have one on your file Lead Co-lead Name Surname Team Member INNOVATION STAGE Name of the stage Health Innovation Focus What is it What is it Population and Setting What is it Technology and Intervention What is it What is it BENEFITS For Users For parents, NeoApp offers personalized guidance and support, increasing confidence and reducing anxiety. The app empowers parents with knowledge specific to their baby’s needs, helping them monitor recovery, track milestones, and recognize signs of concern without relying on generic information or internet searches. By connecting with a community of parents facing similar challenges, they feel less isolated. The clear recovery pathway and milestones NeoApp offers make the transition from hospital to home smoother, providing peace of mind. For The System For parents, NeoApp offers personalized guidance and support, increasing confidence and reducing anxiety. The app empowers parents with knowledge specific to their baby’s needs, helping them monitor recovery, track milestones, and recognize signs of concern without relying on generic information or internet searches. By connecting with a community of parents facing similar challenges, they feel less isolated. The clear recovery pathway and milestones NeoApp offers make the transition from hospital to home smoother, providing peace of mind. Project Theme Information Current State OVERVIEW What Is The Innovation OVERVIEW NeoApp is an innovative digital health solution, grounded in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) principles, created to guide parents through the complex journey of post-surgical recovery for NICU infants. It is the first ERAS-focused platform designed for neonatal populations and their parents at home, providing personalized support and education tailored to each baby’s surgical background, development stage, and ongoing health needs. INTENDED USERS How It Works OVERVIEW Other Known Use Cases OVERVIEW Project Theme Information Current State Partnerships with Xsensor and Baxter are undergoing to evaluate the impact of eHealth tools on patient outcomes. The specific focus will be on two products: 1) Xsensor’s ForeSite® Intelligent Surface, an artificial intelligence-powered continuous skin monitoring... What is the Innovation Partnerships with Xsensor and Baxter are undergoing to evaluate the impact of eHealth tools on patient outcomes. The specific focus will be on two products: 1) Xsensor’s ForeSite® Intelligent Surface, an artificial intelligence-powered continuous skin monitoring... Other Known Use Cases Partnerships with Xsensor and Baxter are undergoing to evaluate the impact of eHealth tools on patient outcomes. The specific focus will be on two products: 1) Xsensor’s ForeSite® Intelligent Surface, an artificial intelligence-powered continuous skin monitoring... How it Works Partnerships with Xsensor and Baxter are undergoing to evaluate the impact of eHealth tools on patient outcomes. The specific focus will be on two products: 1) Xsensor’s ForeSite® Intelligent Surface, an artificial intelligence-powered continuous skin monitoring... Get Involved Add a Title Add a Title Connect via email: Email: Discover More: here Previous Item Next Item

Shane Virani is the Hub Manager at Health Everywhere. Shane holds a master’s degree in Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University and is a Project Management Institute certified Project Management Professional. He has extensive experience in leading interdisciplinary teams, strategic planning, and working with various stakeholder groups. Kat Arnold Hub Engagement and Evaluation Lead  karnold@ucalgary.ca Kat has earned a Bachelor of Kinesiology, Mind Sciences from the University of Calgary and a Masters of Science, Systems Design & Social Marketing from the University of Victoria. Kat’s design practice is rooted in behavioural science, co-creation and empathy. She utilizes experience design and innovative thinking to understand customer and organizational needs, followed by co-designing the building blocks and strategies needed to support innovation friendly cultures. Prior to her career at W21C, Kat has worked across public, private and government leading innovation, knowledge translation and social change initiatives. She has held positions with J5 Design as a Senior Designer, with AHS as a Health Promotion Facilitator II specializing in early childhood development & maternal health, and is the principal of her own Social Change Strategy consultancy. Outside of work, her personal interests include travel (to the mountains and ocean as much as possible) with her husband, daughter and extended family to bike, cross-country ski and take in the local food and art scene. PREVIOUS OPERATIONS MEMBER karnold@ucalgary.ca Kat Arnold Hub Engagement and Evaluation Lead Kat has earned a Bachelor of Kinesiology, Mind Sciences from the University of Calgary and a Masters of Science, Systems Design & Social Marketing from the University of Victoria. Kat’s design practice is rooted in behavioural science, co-creation and empathy. She utilizes experience design and innovative thinking to understand customer and organizational needs, followed by co-designing the building blocks and strategies needed to support innovation friendly cultures. Prior to her career at W21C, Kat has worked across public, private and government leading innovation, knowledge translation and social change initiatives. She has held positions with J5 Design as a Senior Designer, with AHS as a Health Promotion Facilitator II specializing in early childhood development & maternal health, and is the principal of her own Social Change Strategy consultancy. Outside of work, her personal interests include travel (to the mountains and ocean as much as possible) with her husband, daughter and extended family to bike, cross-country ski and take in the local food and art scene.