Resume

• 2013

  University of Toronto

  Healthcare Human Factors

  Executive Director

  Toronto

  Canada Area

  Healthcare Human Factors

  University of Toronto

  Wolfond Chair in Digital Health

  University Health Network

• 2007

  University Health Network

  University Health Network

  Executive Director

  Biomedical Engineering

  University Health Network

  University of Toronto

  BASc

  Electrical Engineering

  Clinical Engineering

  MHSc

  Health Informatics

  PhD

• EMR

  Biomedical Engineering

  Human Factors Engineering

  Healthcare

  Program Management

  Hospitals

  EHR

  eHealth

  Healthcare Information Technology

  Business Strategy

  Clinical Research

  Process Improvement

  Data Analysis

  Healthcare Technology

  Research

  Strategic Planning

  Healthcare Management

  Medical Devices

  Informatics

  mHealth Consumer Apps―The Case for User-Centered Design

  mHealth Consumer Apps―The Case for User-Centered Design

  The articles reviewed in this article are all related to the central theme that activated and empowered patients

  when given the information

  wisdom

  and tools they need to self manage their conditions and their lives

  can improve their disease trajectories and lower the rate of getting complications and adding additional comorbidities. The papers address a variety of ways that information technology is leading the way in transforming health-care delivery to put the patient back in the center of his or her health journey.

  Using Digital Health Technology to Prevent and Treat Diabetes

  The use of mHealth apps has shown improved health outcomes in adult populations with type 2 diabetes mellitus. However

  this has not been shown in the adolescent type 1 population

  despite their predisposition to the use of technology. We hypothesized that a more tailored approach and a strong adherence mechanism is needed for this group.

  Design of an mHealth App for the Self-management of Adolescent Type 1 Diabetes: A Pilot Study

  If we were to create the diabetes care experience anew

  there is little doubt that it would not resemble the current bricks-and-mortar way we do things currently. For however a future model of care is designed

  it would assume a digital-first approach

  whereby the modern conveniences of digitally-mediated services we have experienced in other industries would be reflected in our diabetes care. To this end

  our diabetes data would be liberated

  transparent to those that need it

  but safe and secure otherwise. We would have access to new tools that create insights that lower the burden

  not add to it. And access to care would be just in time

  convenient

  and from a distance when needed. What is stopping a digital-first model is complex and deeply seated

  but not insurmountable with engagement from industry

  regulators

  and care providers that are all willing to modernize the way care is delivered. Personal human interaction will continue to play an important part in the care for millions of people living with diabetes

  no matter the sophistication of these digital services. What these technologies will provide is the human capacity to deal with the higher need

  vulnerable people for whom access to timely care is an issue. Moreover

  it will provide choice for an increasingly diverse population that seeks options for the form

  and the delivery

  of their personalized care.

  A Digital-First Model of Diabetes Care

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