iMHere 2.0: Advanced Tele-Wellness Support System for Chronic Condition Management

University of Pittsburgh researchers have developed iMHere 2.0 (interactive Mobile Health and Rehabilitation 2.0), a novel mobile health (mHealth) system designed to support self-management and personalized care delivery for individuals with chronic conditions. This advanced system includes a smartphone app suite for patients and caregivers, a web-based clinician portal, and a two-way communication system, providing a comprehensive solution for long-term tele-wellness support.

Description

iMHere 2.0 is a versatile, cross-platform mHealth system that adapts to various mobile devices and form factors. It features a modular app suite for patients, caregivers, and clinicians, enabling real-time communication and data synchronization. The system supports both medical and non-medical models of health intervention, offering flexibility for implementation in healthcare providers' services or social service organizations. Key components include secure messaging, personalized self-care regimens, adaptive intervention, and embedded videoconferencing, all designed to enhance patient engagement and clinical workflow.

Applications

• Self-management of chronic conditions
• Remote patient monitoring
• Personalized healthcare delivery
• Support for caregivers and clinicians
• Telehealth and telemedicine services

Advantages

iMHere 2.0 offers several key advantages, including real-time protocol support for health interventions, advanced personalization and accessibility features, and a modular architecture that can be tailored to individual patient needs. The system enhances patient engagement through gamification, secure messaging, and personalized education and coaching. It also supports efficient clinical workflow by triaging patients and flagging those needing immediate attention, reducing the clinical workload.

Invention Readiness

The technology is currently at the software development stage. Initial testing has demonstrated the system's effectiveness in supporting self-management and personalized care for individuals with chronic conditions. The app suite and clinician portal have been developed and are ready for further validation and deployment in clinical settings.

IP Status

Software