TownHall: Personalizing Rehabilitation and Adapting to Needs with Deborah Backus

In today’s TownHall, host Beth Cooper, Chief Technology Officer at Tivity Health speaks with Deborah Backus, VP of Research and Innovation at Shepherd Center about their efforts toward innovation and technology in rehabilitation. They discuss the challenges faced by individuals with paralysis, brain injuries, and other complex conditions in finding appropriate assistive technologies. Deborah shares insights into Shepherd Center’s pioneering work with various mobility and daily living technologies, such as modified wheelchairs with tongue drives, sip and puff controls, and eye gaze technology. How can robust data shape patient care? The conversation dives into the data-driven approach of the Shepherd Center’s Innovation Institute, including remote monitoring programs, AI, and large language models for personalized rehab solutions. Additionally, they explore how Burnalong’s platform provides on-demand wellness and training content to patients and beyond. How crucial is it to meet individuals where they are?Subscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: This Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer