Digital Health Technology
We use accessible, affordable technology like smartphones, to help bring healthcare to people in rural areas. These tools make it easier to screen for diseases, collect health information, and support care in places where clinics may be far away. Building on projects like SMART-India, we continue to explore new ways to close the gap between urban and rural health services.
Systematic Model-based Approach to Risk-based Targeting, SMART-India (Atrial Fibrillation Screening)
Overview: This study used portable ECG devices to screen rural adults for atrial fibrillation, a heart rhythm disorder that increases stroke risk. It showed that simple digital tools can help detect serious heart conditions early.
Noncommunicable Diseases and Digital Health
Overview: This project trained health workers to use mobile tools to find people with heart issues like Atrial fibrillation (AFib). It made screening more accessible in areas without regular heart care.