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Usability testing

Usability testing

In this study, we wanted to know how easy it was for patients to work with the Mobili-T® app. We also wanted to know how satisfied they were with navigating the app. This study helped the team identify issues that needed to be addressed before sending patients home...

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Flow and Grit

Flow and Grit

In this paper, we provide a viewpoint on how gamified health apps can enhance exercise adherence. Abstract Purpose: Delivery of swallowing therapy is faced with challenges regarding access to in-clinic services and adherence to prescribed home programs. Mobile...

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Epidermal electronics

Epidermal electronics

We partnered with our collaborators in materials engineering to determine if the Mobili-T® hardware could be miniaturized even more. In this study, we evaluated a surface electromyography sensor that was as thin as a Band-Aid. This was tested in one healthy...

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Skin Adhesives for the Mobili-T®

Skin Adhesives for the Mobili-T®

Being able to comfortably attach the Mobili-T® under the chin was a primary concern for us. In this study, we tested several different adhesives to see how well they might stick to the skin. We also wanted to see which ones could be washed and re-used. View...

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Needs assessment

Needs assessment

In this short paper, we presented some of our first ideas about the Mobili-T®. These ideas came from the clinical needs that were first identified by our team. Abstract Swallowing impairments, or dysphagia, can lead to serious health problems and psychosocial...

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Selecting the best surface sensor

Selecting the best surface sensor

This study compared two surface sensors: one that detects the electrical activity of a muscle ( surface electromyography) and one that detects muscle vibration (mechanomyography). We wanted to know which one would be best to use in the Mobili-T®. We compared...

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Cultural Probe

Cultural Probe

In this study, we wanted to get to know our patients better, not just from a medical point of view, but from a personal one as well. We used a research approach called a Cultural Probe. This approach helped us to understand our end users and inform the design of app....

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