National Institutes of Health

Description

This FOA encourages new R43 applications for design and development of technologies to monitor health or deliver care in a real-time, accessible, effective, and minimally obtrusive way for aging adults. These may be novel sensor or monitoring systems, home-use point-of-care devices, home or mobile therapy or rehabilitation tools, or information systems and should have the goal of fostering healthy and independent living. The development of such technologies should incorporate specific human factors for people with disabilities, people aging with mild impairments, as well as individuals with chronic conditions. Technology usability for these populations must be incorporated into the design early. Usability considerations include but are not limited to patient-facing displays, hearing and visual impairments considerations, tactile limitations, and literacy. These improvements in technology design could yield more accurate and earlier detection of changes that may interfere with healthy and independent living for older adults.

Who can apply

• Small businesses

Contact

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