Home / Research Themes / Remote Monitoring and Virtual Care / Remote Monitoring and Virtual Care By leveraging academic research, industry collaboration, and community engagement, this research theme creates a foundation for scaling virtual and mobile health innovations for virtual care. Key Areas of Focus Our work targets critical areas where digital innovation can improve how care is delivered, coordinated, and experienced across the system 01. Focus Area 02. Focus Area 03. Focus Area FEATURED Storyboards From the 2024 Innovation Gallery Explore featured storyboards that bring to life the real-world challenges, bold ideas, and digital health innovations shaping the future of care in Alberta. Addictions Treatment Support App A major barrier to recovery for individuals seeking treatment for substance use is building mental skills to cope with stress and maintain daily routines. This is particularly challenging for those in intensive in-patient programs seeking full abstinence. The iPath (Integrated Pathway from Addiction to Health) project addresses these challenges by leveraging Zamplo, a digital app to empower individuals to monitor their progress and access the resources they need to stay on track with their sobriety goals. Learn More Emergency Department Wearables and Remote Monitoring Traditional medical monitoring systems are often costly and complex. Remote monitoring is transforming healthcare, allowing continuous patient oversight outside clinical settings. Consumer wearables like Apple Watches and Fitbits empower users to track vital signs, activity, and sleep in real-time. This project seeks to adapt consumer-grade wearables for scalable, real-time health data access, integrating them with remote health systems. This approach enables continuous monitoring by healthcare professionals and automatic alerts for both patients and providers, ensuring timely care and peace of mind from any location. Learn More Intergenerational Pelvic Floor Exercise Programs Women in rural and remote areas face barriers to accessing pelvic floor rehabilitation, resulting in delayed or missed care. While pelvic floor exercises are effective, many postpartum women don’t receive timely treatment, and older women’s symptoms are often overlooked. Research shows that intergenerational approaches enhance community engagement and social support. This project explores the effects of intergenerational vs. monogenerational exercise programs through telerehabilitation to improve incontinence outcomes and promote community engagement. Learn More NeoApp: ERAS at Home Parents of neonatal babies who have undergone surgery face challenges during recovery. Transitioning from hospital care to managing their high-needs baby at home can be overwhelming and stressful, with many parents unsure how to identify normal versus concerning signs or when to seek help. NeoApp: ERAS at Home offers personalized support to empower parents, while reducing unnecessary ER visits. It helps track recovery, share progress with healthcare providers, and provides resources like videos and discussion boards for confident at-home care. Grounded in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) principles, NeoApp offers evidence-based guidance tailored to each baby. Learn More Sense: A Video-Based Telehealth Platform for Mental Health Support The Sense (Supporting Emotional Wellness in Nurses and Social Workers in E-Mental Health) program was co-designed with healthcare professionals to address the need for emotional wellness support in healthcare workers. This program addresses the mental health challenges of healthcare professionals through six weekly sessions on a video-based telehealth platform. It combines virtual group cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with real-time feedback from an AI-enabled stress monitoring assistant, tailoring CBT modules to participants' stress responses. Learn More Start-the-Breathe: Using Drones to Deliver Immediate Care At-the-Scene for Respiratory Distress in Remote Settings Access to immediate medical care is challenging for those injured in remote or high-risk areas, such as Indigenous communities, hiking paths, or during wildfires. Delays faced by firefighters and EMS responders can lead to critical time loss and increased fatality risks. Limited telemedicine networks and the inability to monitor vital symptoms like blood pressure and oxygen levels further strain emergency response efforts. The Start-the-Breathe project utilizes drone technology to deliver kits with medical supplies in inaccessible areas, where emergency responders can't reach easily or quickly. Learn More Therapeutic Effects of EVS on Gait and Balance The team at Neursantys have developed an innovative wearable device, to maintain and restore vestibular balance and motor control. The initial application was intended for astronauts, but has been adapted to aid rehabilitation in seniors and prevent falls. This device uses low-level non-invasive electrical vestibular stimulation (EVS) to activate long-lasting neuroplastic restoration of balance and gait. The tech is being tested on older adults and individuals with multiple sclerosis, with potential applications for Parkinson’s disease, stroke and cognitive decline. Pilot testing has demonstrated increased ambulatory confidence, mobility, and independence in users. The Neursantys team is currently pursuing Health Canada and FDA approvals. Learn More THEME PROJECTS Our Projects Addictions Treatment Support App Learn More Aiding COPD and CHF Ultrasound-guided Management through ENhanced Point Of Care UltraSound (ACCUMEN-POCUS) Learn More CONnecting and Coordinating an Enhanced Network for TRansitions in Care (CONCENTRIC) Learn More Robin's Nest as a White Label Platform Learn More Digital Self-Help Workbook (Mental Health) Learn More SENSE Program for Delivery of Frontline Staff Mental Health Learn More Emergency Department Wearables and Remote Monitoring Learn More Start the Breathe Learn More Enhancing the Management of Pressure Injuries Through Technology-Enhanced Communities of Practice Learn More Technology Acceptance Learn More Intergenerational Pelvic Floor Exercise Programs Learn More The Sky is the Limit Learn More Neo App Learn More Therapeutic Effects of Electrical Vestibular Stimulation (EVS) on Gait and Balance Learn More Peer Information and Mentorship Using Spatial Meetings Technologies Learn More Addictions Treatment Support App (Coming Soon) CONnecting and Coordinating an Enhanced Network for TRansitions in Care (CONCENTRIC) Digital Self-Help Workbook (Mental Health) (Coming Soon) Emergency Department Wearables and Remote Monitoring (Coming Soon) Enhancing the Management of Pressure Injuries Through Technology-Enhanced Communities of Practice (Coming Soon) Intergenerational Pelvic Floor Exercise Programs (Coming Soon) Neo App (Coming Soon) Peer Information and Mentorship Using Spatial Meetings Technologies (Coming Soon) Point of Care Ultrasound (Acumen - POCUS) Robin's Nest as a White Label Platform SENSE Program for Delivery of Frontline Staff Mental Health (Coming Soon) Start the Breathe (Coming Soon) Technology Acceptance (Coming Soon) The Sky is the Limit (Coming Soon) Therapeutic Effects of Electrical Vestibular Stimulation (EVS) on Gait and Balance Theme Leads Martin Ferguson-Pell Remote Monitoring and Virtual Care Lead View Bio Mary Brindle Remote Monitoring and Virtual Care Lead View Bio 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. Our Research Themes Bridging Community and Acute Care Like Remote Monitoring and Virtual Care Like Connectivity and Data Access Like Integrative Innovation Ecosystem Support Like

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Dr. Matthew James is the Bridging Community and Acute Care Lead at Health Everywhere. He is a distinguished specialist in Nephrology, holding the position of Associate Professor in the Departments of Medicine and Community Health Sciences at the University of Calgary. His research program is dedicated to patient-oriented research, with a specific focus on the development and implementation of risk prediction and clinical decision support tools aimed at enhancing the quality of care. Dr. Matthew James is a distinguished specialist in Nephrology, holding the position of Associate Professor in the Departments of Medicine and Community Health Sciences at the University of Calgary. His research program is dedicated to patient-oriented research , with a specific focus on the development and implementation of risk prediction and clinical decision support tools aimed at enhancing the quality of care. Driven by a commitment to advancing healthcare, he also engages in pragmatic clinical trials centered around kidney and cardiovascular disease, contributing significantly to the ongoing evolution of medical practices in these critical areas. Bridging Community and Acute Care Lead Dr. Matthew James mjames@ucalgary.ca PREVIOUS THEME LEAD NEXT THEME LEAD Improve CV Care What if Heart Care Went Beyond Symptoms to Include Stress, Support, and Daily Life Like MyHeartandCKD What if Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Had a Decision Tool that Made Risks and Benefits Clear Like Uptake VC Personalizing Recovery After Acute Kidney Events Like Uptake VC Personalizing Recovery After Acute Kidney Events Like mjames@ucalgary.ca Dr. Matthew James Bridging Community and Acute Care Lead Dr. Matthew James is a distinguished specialist in Nephrology, holding the position of Associate Professor in the Departments of Medicine and Community Health Sciences at the University of Calgary. His research program is dedicated to patient-oriented research, with a specific focus on the development and implementation of risk prediction and clinical decision support tools aimed at enhancing the quality of care. Driven by a commitment to advancing healthcare, he also engages in pragmatic clinical trials centered around kidney and cardiovascular disease, contributing significantly to the ongoing evolution of medical practices in these critical areas.

Theme 2: Remote Monitoring and Virtual Care Therapeutic Effects of Electrical Vestibular Stimulation (EVS) on Gait and Balance What if improving balance in older adults didn’t require intensive therapy or hard-to-access services, but could start with a small wearable that helps the brain relearn stability over time? Lead Jocelyn Rempel Co-Lead Ryan Peters Additional Contributors John Ralston (CEO & Co-Founder) Share this project LinkedIn X (Twitter) Copy link Share this project LinkedIn X (Twitter) Copy link Theme 2: Remote Monitoring and Virtual Care Therapeutic Effects of Electrical Vestibular Stimulation (EVS) on Gait and Balance What if improving balance in older adults didn’t require intensive therapy or hard-to-access services, but could start with a small wearable that helps the brain relearn stability over time? Lead Jocelyn Rempel Co-Lead Ryan Peters Additional Contributors John Ralston (CEO & Co-Founder) Share this project LinkedIn X (Twitter) Copy link Share this project LinkedIn X (Twitter) Copy link THE CHALLENGE People over 40 face a rising risk of falling due to reduced balance retention. Falls in seniors often result in loss of independence, long-term health challenges, and increased reliance on family or healthcare services. Limited healthcare resources and workforce shortages further restrict access to post-surgical and long-term recovery support. Sustainable therapies for restoring balance are scarce, and current balance and gait tools cannot prevent falls or deliver lasting results, leaving a major gap in effective fall-prevention solutions. THE CHALLENGE People over 40 face a rising risk of falling due to reduced balance retention. Falls in seniors often result in loss of independence, long-term health challenges, and increased reliance on family or healthcare services. Limited healthcare resources and workforce shortages further restrict access to post-surgical and long-term recovery support. Sustainable therapies for restoring balance are scarce, and current balance and gait tools cannot prevent falls or deliver lasting results, leaving a major gap in effective fall-prevention solutions. THE CHALLENGE People over 40 face a rising risk of falling due to reduced balance retention. Falls in seniors often result in loss of independence, long-term health challenges, and increased reliance on family or healthcare services. Limited healthcare resources and workforce shortages further restrict access to post-surgical and long-term recovery support. Sustainable therapies for restoring balance are scarce, and current balance and gait tools cannot prevent falls or deliver lasting results, leaving a major gap in effective fall-prevention solutions. THE INNOVATION The team at Neursantys has developed a wearable device designed to maintain and restore vestibular balance function and motor control. Originally created to counter accelerated balance aging in astronauts exposed to microgravity, the device now supports balance maintenance, gait restoration, and fall prevention in older adults. Using low-level, non-invasive electrical vestibular stimulation (EVS), it activates long-lasting neuroplastic improvements in balance and gait. Its simple U-shaped form rests comfortably around the neck and shoulders during treatment. Early research shows strong potential for older adults and people with conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, and cognitive decline. THE INNOVATION The team at Neursantys has developed a wearable device designed to maintain and restore vestibular balance function and motor control. Originally created to counter accelerated balance aging in astronauts exposed to microgravity, the device now supports balance maintenance, gait restoration, and fall prevention in older adults. Using low-level, non-invasive electrical vestibular stimulation (EVS), it activates long-lasting neuroplastic improvements in balance and gait. Its simple U-shaped form rests comfortably around the neck and shoulders during treatment. Early research shows strong potential for older adults and people with conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, and cognitive decline. HOW IT WORKS The team at Neursantys has developed a wearable device designed to maintain and restore vestibular balance function and motor control. Originally created to counter accelerated balance aging in astronauts exposed to microgravity, the device now supports balance maintenance, gait restoration, and fall prevention in older adults. Using low-level, non-invasive electrical vestibular stimulation (EVS), it activates long-lasting neuroplastic improvements in balance and gait. Its simple U-shaped form rests comfortably around the neck and shoulders during treatment. Early research shows strong potential for older adults and people with conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, and cognitive decline. HOW IT WORKS The team at Neursantys has developed a wearable device designed to maintain and restore vestibular balance function and motor control. Originally created to counter accelerated balance aging in astronauts exposed to microgravity, the device now supports balance maintenance, gait restoration, and fall prevention in older adults. Using low-level, non-invasive electrical vestibular stimulation (EVS), it activates long-lasting neuroplastic improvements in balance and gait. Its simple U-shaped form rests comfortably around the neck and shoulders during treatment. Early research shows strong potential for older adults and people with conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, and cognitive decline. THE BENEFITS For Users Improved Balance and Stability: Reduces the risk of falls by supporting vestibular health and enhancing balance retention. Sustainable, Non-invasive Therapy Option: Offers a convenient, non-invasive treatment with long-lasting results, empowering seniors to take an active role in their balance care. Greater Independence: Helps seniors regain control over their mobility, reducing reliance on family and healthcare services. For The System Reduced Healthcare Burden: Long-term improvements in balance may lower fall-related injuries and reduce demand for post-fall care. Cost-Effective Alternative: Offers a scalable therapy option that helps address clinical workforce shortages by supplementing in-person treatment. Expanded Fall-Prevention Toolkit: Equips clinicians and caregivers with an evidence-based solution that enhances existing rehabilitation and prevention services. THE BENEFITS For Users Improved Balance and Stability: Reduces the risk of falls by supporting vestibular health and enhancing balance retention. Sustainable, Non-invasive Therapy Option: Offers a convenient, non-invasive treatment with long-lasting results, empowering seniors to take an active role in their balance care. Greater Independence: Helps seniors regain control over their mobility, reducing reliance on family and healthcare services. For The System Reduced Healthcare Burden: Long-term improvements in balance may lower fall-related injuries and reduce demand for post-fall care. Cost-Effective Alternative: Offers a scalable therapy option that helps address clinical workforce shortages by supplementing in-person treatment. Expanded Fall-Prevention Toolkit: Equips clinicians and caregivers with an evidence-based solution that enhances existing rehabilitation and prevention services. Explore Further If you’d like to learn more or connect about Therapeutic Effects of Electrical Vestibular Stimulation (EVS) on Gait and Balance , reach out to Jocelyn Rempel, Project Lead , at: jlrempel@mtroyal.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.

Bridging Community and Acute Care PAUSE Helping Patients with Chronic Conditions Manage Medications Safely During Unexpected Acute Illness Lead David Campbell Co-Lead Matt James Additional Contributors Annie Selzler (Project Coordinator), Sara Gill, Julie Babione Share this project LinkedIn X (Twitter) Copy link Share this project LinkedIn X (Twitter) Copy link Bridging Community and Acute Care PAUSE Helping Patients with Chronic Conditions Manage Medications Safely During Unexpected Acute Illness Lead David Campbell Co-Lead Matt James Additional Contributors Annie Selzler (Project Coordinator), Sara Gill, Julie Babione Share this project LinkedIn X (Twitter) Copy link Share this project LinkedIn X (Twitter) Copy link THE CHALLENGE Many patients are unsure of when to pause or restart their medications during illness, potentially leading to harmful complications such as dehydration, kidney damage, or fainting-related falls. Existing resources often provide general information that may not be relevant to individual needs, leaving patients without specific, personalized guidance during acute illness episodes. THE CHALLENGE Many patients are unsure of when to pause or restart their medications during illness, potentially leading to harmful complications such as dehydration, kidney damage, or fainting-related falls. Existing resources often provide general information that may not be relevant to individual needs, leaving patients without specific, personalized guidance during acute illness episodes. THE CHALLENGE Many patients are unsure of when to pause or restart their medications during illness, potentially leading to harmful complications such as dehydration, kidney damage, or fainting-related falls. Existing resources often provide general information that may not be relevant to individual needs, leaving patients without specific, personalized guidance during acute illness episodes. THE INNOVATION The PAUSE app is a digital tool that helps patients manage their medications safely during times of illness. It provides personalized, symptom-based guidance to help users know when to temporarily pause or restart specific medications, reducing the risk of dehydration, kidney injury, or falls, and advising when to seek medical care. THE INNOVATION The PAUSE app is a digital tool that helps patients manage their medications safely during times of illness. It provides personalized, symptom-based guidance to help users know when to temporarily pause or restart specific medications, reducing the risk of dehydration, kidney injury, or falls, and advising when to seek medical care. HOW IT WORKS Family physicians introduce the app when prescribing new medications, giving patients a personalized resource for managing meds during illness. Pharmacists reinforce this by discussing medication safety and encouraging app use, which provides symptom-based guidance and alerts to seek care if needed. HOW IT WORKS Family physicians introduce the app when prescribing new medications, giving patients a personalized resource for managing meds during illness. Pharmacists reinforce this by discussing medication safety and encouraging app use, which provides symptom-based guidance and alerts to seek care if needed. THE BENEFITS For Users Personalized Medication Guidance: Offers individualized advice on when to stop or restart medications during illness, helping patients avoid adverse effects. Improved Self-Management: Empowers patients to take control of their medication management, reducing the need to rely on healthcare providers for guidance during minor illnesses. Prevention of Hospital Visits: Clear instructions reduce the likelihood of complications that may otherwise lead to emergency department visits or hospitalizations. For The System Reduced Emergency Visits: Accessible guidance helps prevent avoidable ER visits caused by medication errors. Support for Innovation and Evaluation: Built-in decision-support and trial features (e.g., e-recruitment, randomization) enable continuous evaluation with Connect Care and Alberta's health system. Enhanced Chronic Disease Management: Empowering patients to manage medications independently means both better long-term health outcomes, and reduces strain on healthcare resources. THE BENEFITS For Users Personalized Medication Guidance: Offers individualized advice on when to stop or restart medications during illness, helping patients avoid adverse effects. Improved Self-Management: Empowers patients to take control of their medication management, reducing the need to rely on healthcare providers for guidance during minor illnesses. Prevention of Hospital Visits: Clear instructions reduce the likelihood of complications that may otherwise lead to emergency department visits or hospitalizations. For The System Reduced Emergency Visits: Accessible guidance helps prevent avoidable ER visits caused by medication errors. Support for Innovation and Evaluation: Built-in decision-support and trial features (e.g., e-recruitment, randomization) enable continuous evaluation with Connect Care and Alberta's health system. Enhanced Chronic Disease Management: Empowering patients to manage medications independently means both better long-term health outcomes, and reduces strain on healthcare resources. Explore Further If you’d like to learn more or connect about PAUSE , reach out to Annie Selzler, Project Coordinator , at: aselzler@ualberta.ca Get Involved Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Praesent sit amet metus sed lorem tincidunt pretium. 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Latest News Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. 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) Read More UCalgary-based program expands province-wide in supporting digital health researchers Sep 11, 2023 SPARK program receives grant from Alberta Innovates, supporting post-secondary innovators across Alberta in transforming ideas into clinical practice Read More Health Everywhere Launch Event Mar 6, 2024 Exploring the Future of Digital Health: The Launch of Health Everywhere Hub Read More

Theme 2: Remote Monitoring and Virtual Care Technology Acceptance Measuring Perceptions and Attitudes Towards eHealth and mHealth Technologies among Older Adults in Central Alberta Lead: Reiko Yeap Co-Lead: Greg Wells . INNOVATION STAGE Exploration Health Innovation Focus Health Promotion & Prevention Population and Setting Older adults, Rural and Remote, Central Alberta Technology and Intervention — BENEFITS For Users Enhanced Accessibility: Older adults gain access to specialized care and remote health monitoring without the need for extensive travel. Reduced Anxiety: User-friendly platforms designed for older adults improve confidence and ease of use. Support for Independent Living: Digital tools enable older adults to maintain health and well-being while aging in place. For The System Inclusive Technology Design: Insights help developers create healthcare platforms that better meet the needs of older adults. Improved Healthcare Access: Addressing adoption barriers leads to more widespread use of digital health tools, improving health outcomes for underserved populations. Enhanced Quality of Life: Reduced isolation and more efficient care delivery contribute to better overall health and well-being. Project Theme Information Current State Access to healthcare in Central Alberta presents significant challenges for older adults, particularly those living in rural or remote areas. Residents often need to travel to larger cities like Calgary or Edmonton for specialized care, leading to increased travel time, expenses, and prolonged wait times. Current digital health technologies, such as eHealth and mHealth platforms, are underutilized by older adults due to poor design, lack of user-friendly features, and limited awareness of their potential benefits. These barriers create difficulties in accessing timely care and supporting independent aging. 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 This project focuses on understanding and addressing the technological acceptance barriers among older adults in Central Alberta. By comparing the usage and attitudes of those living independently, with partners, or in care facilities, the initiative identifies gaps and opportunities to design more inclusive, user-friendly digital health solutions. Surveys and in-depth interviews gather insights into older adults’ experiences with existing eHealth and mHealth platforms, with a focus on their potential for improving healthcare access and supporting healthy aging. This project aims to bridge the gap between older adults and digital health technologies, fostering a future where virtual care supports healthy, independent aging in all communities. How it Works Data Collection: Conduct surveys and in-depth interviews with older adults to understand their perceptions, attitudes, and experiences with digital health technologies. Analysis of Barriers and Opportunities: Assess geographic, social, and technological factors affecting the adoption of eHealth and mHealth tools. Compare usage between older adults in care facilities, living independently, or with partners. Insight Development: Identify key design and implementation barriers, such as accessibility, usability, and awareness, to inform future development. Get Involved Explore Partnerships Support recruitment by reaching out to the researchers if you can help share survey information Get in touch reiko.yeap@rdpolytech.ca or gregory.wells@rdpolytech.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

We envision a vibrant eHealth and mHealth ecosystem, accelerating innovation, growth, and transforming healthcare through collaboration and partnerships. THEME 1: BRIDGING COMMUNITY AND ACUTE CARE Date Advancing eHealth Innovation to Enable Intelligent Patient Monitoring January 2024 Prevention of pressure injuries (PIs) is a priority for healthcare systems worldwide. Also referred to as pressure ulcers or bedsores, this condition is a skin and soft tissue injury that forms because of constant or prolonged pressure on the skin, typically occurring at bony areas on the body. Most prevalent in healthcare settings where the patient is unable to move frequently enough to relieve the pressure, PIs are painful for the patient and can lead to a deterioration in health, increased hospital stays, and even death. To address this issue, W21C partnered with XSENSOR Technology Corporation, a Calgary-based company that designs, manufactures, and sells advanced pressure-imaging systems for use in medical environments worldwide. With support from W21C’s research team, this led to the creation of a novel pressure sensing device - the ForeSite PT™ System. In late 2007, an opportunity arose for W21C to partner with XSENSOR in the development and testing of a health innovation. The main objectives of this initiative were to better understand the potential of innovative technology to support healthcare providers in caring for patients at risk of pressure injuries. W21C’s initial role was to collect and analyze focus group feedback from physicians, nurses, nursing assistants, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and pressure mapping experts. Over time this progressed to usability testing of a protype device in a simulated Intensive Care Unit. Each phase of W21C research was followed by a design cycle at XSENSOR that consisted of research on every aspect of the system, including overall architecture, transducer design, sensing electronics, software, mechanical design, and packaging. Through funding provided by Alberta Innovates ‘Accelerating Innovations into Care’ program, XSENSOR once again, approached W21C in 2023 to support the evaluation and impact on workflow of an updated system (referred to as ForeSite IS) in acute and long-term care, and to evaluate the device’s ability to predict skin breakdown of patients at elevated risk of PIs. This study is currently under way at Foothills Medical Centre and throughout several long-term care sites in the Calgary area. To learn more about this project and its commercial capabilities, please visit XSENSOR’s website . Image Sources: Adobe Stock (top), XSENSOR.com (middle) Alex Baron

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 # 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