The Google Glass experiment that we have begun at the Park School is really taking off. I have been really impressed by the work of a graduating senior who has developed an app for Glass that is entitled, "My Homework for Glass."
http://myhomework4glass.com/test/index.html
Here is the description: My Homework for Glass allows
students to keep track of their assignments without carrying around a
bunch of syllabi. Just ask Glass "What's due?" You can ever get
more info about an assignment, or mark it as complete right from Glass
to remove it from your list of assignments.
Pretty damn cool, right? Now imagine this application as it applies to PD. Your neurologist uploads all the pill information into a website and then you receive daily reminders to your Glass concerning when to take your medicine and the exact dosage involved. You can then use the high-def camera to chart the impact/possible side effects as the meds kick in.
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| Lecturing while wearing Glass--the future is now! |
Dr. Michael Buck who teaches in our Physical Therapy Department is also aggressively experimenting with how Glass can teach the physical therapists to have better (verbal & nonverbal) communication when dealing with patients. He has the patient wear the glass and then the PT student goes through a session. Then after the appointment is done, they breakdown the game tape. Did you have good eye contact? Were you clear in your instructions?
For most PD patients, physical therapy becomes as important as their medications and the paradigm that Dr. Buck works in---namely how can we improve the patient experience---is progressive and innovative.
Ithaca College is not the only institution where Google Glass is being used to improve the lives of others. Here are some other cool research initiatives:
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