Using mobile technology to improve postoperative care in Uganda
Incorporating mobile technology into postoperative care: a shift in paradigm toward ambulatory surgery in Uganda
This study is testing a new way to help patients recover at home after minor surgeries in Uganda by using a mobile app and visiting nurses, making it easier and safer for them to get the care they need without staying in the hospital.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11060437 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a new approach to postoperative care in Uganda by utilizing mobile technology to facilitate follow-up care for patients who have undergone low-acuity surgeries. The project aims to implement a system called mHealth Ambulatory Surgery with Follow-up Nurse (mAS-FUN), which allows patients to recover at home instead of being hospitalized. By using a cloud-based mobile app and visiting nurses, the research seeks to ensure safe and effective follow-up care, reduce costs, and improve recovery times for patients. The study will compare this innovative method to traditional inpatient care to assess its effectiveness and safety.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients in Uganda undergoing low-acuity surgeries who require postoperative care.
Not a fit: Patients who are undergoing high-acuity surgeries or those with complex medical conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce hospital stays and costs for patients while improving their recovery experience.
How similar studies have performed: Similar approaches using mobile technology for postoperative care have shown promise in other settings, indicating potential for success in this novel application.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zhang, Linda — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Zhang, Linda
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.