Proceedings of the Consortium for Health Innovation partnerships

Proceedings of the Consortium for Health Innovation partnerships

Proceedings of the Consortium for Health Innovation Partnerships, is a journal in the field of healthcare innovation. This publication is renowned for its comprehensive coverage of groundbreaking research, collaborative projects, and advancements in medical technology and healthcare delivery systems.

Scope and Focus: The Proceedings of CHIPS's primary focus is on the intersection of healthcare and innovation, with a special emphasis on the role of partnerships in driving progress. It covers a range of topics including new medical technologies, innovative healthcare models, public health initiatives, and policy developments.

Peer-Reviewed Content: The Proceedings of CHIPS  boasts a rigorous peer-review process, ensuring that all published content meets the highest standards of academic and professional excellence. This process is overseen by a panel of experts in various healthcare disciplines.

Global Perspective: Recognizing the importance of a global approach to healthcare challenges, Proceedings will include contributions that address international collaborations, cross-border healthcare initiatives, and global health concerns.

Students are encouraged to showcase their research and ideas by submitting abstracts before May 22nd. Submissions are FREE!

Top abstracts will earn the privilege of presenting their work in a Zoom session, June 7th, 3PM EST.

We invite contributions that explore innovative solutions in digital health, driving positive change on a global scale.

The Proceedings of CHIPS will consider submission of abstracts to the different tracks:

  • Mental and behavioral health
  • Research/QIS
  • Technology (system demonstration)
  • Undergraduate research
  • Global Health
  • Data Analytics

We're looking forward to your submissions!

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Editor in ChiefUCR School of Medicine
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Scientific CommitteeMassachusetts General Hospital
Scientific CommitteeMassachusetts General Hospital

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Network Analysis in Global Emergency Medicine: Mapping Collaborative Structures and Enhancing Connectivity

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22 April 2024

Introduction Network analysis, which draws from fields including mathematics, sociology, and public health, is essential for interpreting complex data relationships within healthcare information systems. This approach not only highlights intricate care patterns but also enhances the navigability of systems, making complex healthcare information more accessible [1]. Our study builds on previous applications of network analysis in healthcare, specifically examining its use in structuring academic health center websites in the U.S. to improve user-oriented spaces. Our research explores the digital ecosystem of emergency medicine organizations globally, focusing on the International Federation for Emergency Medicine (IFEM). By employing a systematic, automated approach to network mapping, we aim to uncover collaborative patterns and enhance the online presence of emergency resources. This effort supports greater global collaboration and information sharing among emergency medicine organizations, leveraging the strong networks and insights provided by IFEM to ensure universal access to high-quality emergency services. Methodology We utilized a four-step process for mapping and analyzing the global network of emergency medicine organizations: Web Crawling: We collected data from the IFEM website using the Screaming Frog SEO Spider tool. The crawl depth was set to three to ensure comprehensive data capture from IFEM and its connected links. Content Filtering: BeautifulSoup was used to parse HTML content. We filtered the extracted data for relevance to emergency medicine organizations. The data was further refined using the Gemini 1.0 Pro model to isolate pertinent information about the organizations' names and locations. Geolocation Resolution: Location data extracted from the web pages was converted into geographical coordinates using the Geopy library’s Nominatim tool to accurately map of each organization's position. Network Visualization: We constructed a directed network graph using the NetworkX library, with nodes representing organizations and edges representing their interconnections. This graph was visualized with Matplotlib to illustrate the relationships and distribution patterns among the organizations. Results We identified 4,775 external links on the IFEM website and refined them to 156 unique base URLs for in-depth content analysis. Out of 55 countries listed, there were 41 functional links, 10 non-functional, and 4 missing. We effectively isolated 41 relevant multilingual URLs from the functional links, achieving a 100% accuracy rate in identifying pertinent content. Additionally, our analysis uncovered 30 URLs linked to emergency medicine organizations not listed on the IFEM member page, including the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians and the Swiss Society for Emergency and Rescue Medicine. Discussion Our study highlights the utility of network analysis in understanding the digital networks of emergency medicine organizations globally, revealing essential connectivity patterns and their implications for healthcare systems. The methodology used is adaptable for other healthcare areas, enhancing collaboration and addressing language barriers. Findings indicate dynamic changes in digital connectivity, pointing to evolving collaboration and resource sharing. This research provides a foundation for exploring digital connectivity's broader impacts across various sectors. References Niyirora J, Aragones O. Network analysis of medical care services. Health Informatics J. 2020 Sep;26(3):1631-1658. doi: 10.1177/1460458219887047. Epub 2019 Nov 18. PMID: 31735109.

Norawit Kijpaisalratana

Abdul Badih El Ariss

Prem Menon

Jeffrey Yuan

David Chen

Kevin Shannon

Rmaah Memon

Nicole Danaher-Garcia

Sean Kivlehan

Shuhan He

An Innovative Integrated Geospatial Information Systems & Quality Improvement Residency Research Training Program

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22 April 2024

Introduction Participation in scholarly activity during residency has posed barriers to departments that include: research mentorship, an active and supportive research community, formal research infrastructure and programming, and diverse and accessible opportunities for scholarly activity with faculty, staff and communities in our service region. In response to these barriers our team has created a formal QI research training program for psychiatry residents.2 Our solutions include: assembling a dedicated team, which contains both department leadership and a GIS faculty expert, an expanded interdisciplinary team which includes research librarians and grant support, GIS as a tool and science to best orient residents to the regional landscape and needs of our service populations, formal research training covering GIS, Cultural Psychiatry, and Psychometrics in Psychiatry as curricular themes, and a Chief Resident for Research role to facilitate bridges between residents and faculty and to promote a continuous research community. Methods An inquiry-based approach is applied to our formal research curriculum. Year 1 is an inquiry theme focused on basing resident QI research on the needs of our service region. Year 2 is themed research wherein literature reviews, dashboards and Storymaps are the emphasized outputs. Year 3 is themed implementation and residents are supported to use their dashboards with community to aid community organizations in making decisions for and with populations they serve. Lastly, year 4 is themed construct wherein residents are supported to complete and submit manuscripts and grants. Results Our pre-pilot phase was underway as of July 1st, 2023. To begin integrating within the Psychiatry & Neuroscience department as a formal program our team targeted core departmental programming; Grand Rounds, Journal Club, and didactics. We presented our curriculum to department staff, faculty, leadership and some residents during Grand Rounds in a detailed PowerPoint presentation. We worked with the faculty and staff directors of Journal Club to have our 2nd year deliverable of a StoryMap or Dashboard become the presentation for each PGY2. We presented it to all residents at a didactic session. As a follow-up to the didactic presentation we sent residents a QI attitudes and interest survey, which was an adaptation from the BASiC-QI. An estimated 20% of residents responded to the survey. From the residents who responded to the survey, the majority have followed-up with starting regular research mentor meetings with the Vice Chair for Research and advancing their projects. Findings/Conclusions Our pre-pilot year is nearing an end. Our full pilot year will begin on July 1st 2024. Thus far we have accomplished increasing buy-in for the program, and selecting a Chief Resident for Research and Wellness. We have also invited our new cohort of residents to our first annual QI/GIS conference showcase enabling a group of interns to begin a new year within our formal curriculum. We will also formalize the tracking of our increases in scholarly activities and our effectiveness with promoting and supporting scholarly activities within our department. Results from the integration of this program into the department and residency training program will be more evident in phases to come.

Margarita Monge

Angela Reyes

Kendrick A. Davis

MedicAid Disaster Estimator (MADE): A Digital Tool for Humanitarian Relief Material Demand Estimations

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5 May 2024

When disaster strikes, relief organizations experience an immediate need to supply necessities such as food, water, and medical supplies. Resource demand calculation is vital for relief organizations to efficiently mitigate the impact of disasters. Although large humanitarian organizations have private demand estimators, a plethora of local organizations that respond to disasters worldwide lack access to a demand calculator. Academic articles have introduced mathematical models for disaster needs analysis, but their findings and resulting calculators have remained largely limited to the academic community due to the lack of applicable technology. To address this gap between research and technology, the MedicAid Disaster Estimator (MADE), a user-friendly and accessible website was created to forecast the demand for water, food, and medicine in a natural disaster. The website utilizes static calculations to scale per person/ per day recommendations of water, food, and medication to the user’s specified number of people and days. The scale factors, or per person/per day recommendations, were informed by credible industry leaders such as the World Health Organization, Sphere, the European Association of Hospital Pharmacists, the World Food Program, and the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund to ensure that calculations are reliable. HTML and CSS were used for front-end web development, and Python was used for back-end development. Industry experts were interviewed to inform the scope and future directions.

Verda Rose Annan

Lauren Kim

Omolivie Eboreime

Himani Yarlagadda

Ryan Liu

Agustin Garcia Lopez

Marianna Petrea-Imenokhoeva

Jarone Lee

Aurelia Huiwen Chen

Maxine Park

Project VITAL: Telehealth Innovation for Healthcare Equity in Africa

Abstract

5 May 2024

Globally, an estimated 148.4 million people require humanitarian aid due to conflict and climate-related disasters, with approximately 89.3 million displaced individuals lacking access to essential healthcare services 1,2. Heightened attacks on healthcare facilities and workers exacerbate these challenges, particularly in Africa, where a severe shortage of health workers is anticipated to reach 6.1 million by 2030 3,4. In 2015, the region faced significant deficits, with only 1.30 health workers per 1000 people compared to the 4.5 needed to meet UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 5,6. Conflict-ridden areas like Cameroon/Sahel, home to over 30 million people in need of humanitarian assistance and mental health support, grapple with the highest maternal mortality rates globally amidst climate change impacts and security concerns 7. West and Central African regions have the highest maternal mortality rates globally while suffering from the effects of climate change, including extreme heat, droughts, degradation of agriculture, and security challenges 8,9. Overall, this leads to displaced populations with poor and worsening access to healthcare. In response, Project VITAL pledges to establish a sustainable, culturally sensitive telehealth program for the Cameroon/Sahel region, anchored in the 3S pillars model: sustainability, safety, and security. Sustainability involves forming a steering committee, conducting needs assessments, and empowering local programmers and healthcare providers with technology-focused training and resources. Collaborations with local entities like iDocta, Pasteur Institute of Bangui, and Reach Out Cameroon aim to ensure contextual understanding and long-term viability, supported by a revenue model and governmental compliance. Safety will prioritize safe, quality care, Project VITAL will implement robust review systems aligned with best practices and WHO guidelines. Security means partnering with technology experts, the initiative will ensure secure platforms and devices, adhering to cybersecurity protocols and local regulations. In a closely coordinated effort, Health Tech Without Borders, iDocta, and VSee established a steering committee in the fourth quarter of 2023. Early in 2024, iDocta and the team in Yaoundé, Cameroon, successfully conducted a targeted pilot program using the VSee telehealth platform. Insights gleaned from this pilot are now being meticulously applied to refine and tailor the VSee platform, customizing it to meet the specific needs of local clinicians and patients (Figure 1). Additionally, the Project VITAL team is expanding its workforce, hiring new staff, including clinicians and technical experts, to support project growth and implementation. Strategic outreach efforts have been outlined, engaging key community stakeholders to expand the platform's capabilities, encompassing telehealth, home health visits, laboratory scheduling, prescription refills, and pharmacy requests. Project VITAL is currently on schedule to commence a larger pilot later this year. Presently, the team consists of 4 innovators, including 6 full-time staff (2 female), 1 temporary employee, 3 doctors, 5 developers (1 female), 2 pharmacists, 1 lab technician, and an estimated 50-100 nurses. Additionally, 10 patients are currently participating in the trial phase. After a pilot in Yaoundé, expansion to remote North/Northwest regions will follow, addressing legal, financial, technological, and cultural barriers. Telehealth emerges as a promising solution, offering specialist access, peer consultations, education, triage, and epidemic monitoring, aligning with WHO's vision of equitable, efficient healthcare. With a focus on sustainable partnerships and adherence to equity principles like the Douala Equity Checklist, Project VITAL aims to advance healthcare access, bolster health systems, foster innovation, and empower communities in line with UN SDGs and African Union 2063 Agenda (Figure 2).

Mary Showstark

Yap Boum

Martin Joseph Lubowa

Milton Chen

Robert Arnot

Stella Nam

Marianna Petrea-Imenokhoeva

Lundi-Anne Omam

Annalicia Pickering

Karl G. Njuwa Fai

Inės Obolo

Rachel Essaka

Yannick Mbarga Etoundi

Achille Mvogo

Yves Wasnyo

Jarone Lee

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