Triage project presentation for Rock Health

mission statementOur mission is to humanize the patient experience for

those suffering from chronic illness by connecting them to a community of fellow patients, their doctor, and

medical research.

Bryan Phillips | Catherine Grabar | www.triageproject.com

1. Wu SY, Green A. Projection of chronic illness prevalence and cost inflation. Santa Monica, CA: RAND Health; 2000.

nearly half of the U.S. population is living with a

chronic illness1


75% of the $2 trillion spent annually in the US medical care are due to chronic conditions2

CHRONIC CONDITIONS

OTHER

total spending:$2 trillion

2. Sondik EJ, Huang DT, Klein RJ and Satcher D “Progress Toward The Healthy People 2010 Goals And Objectives” “Ann Rev Public Health” 2010, Vol 31:271-281


what is a chronic illness?



a noncommunicable illness that is prolonged in duration, does not resolve spontaneously, and is rarely cured completely.



a noncommunicable illness that is prolonged in duration, does not resolve spontaneously, and is rarely cured completely.

examples: cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, arthritis


people with chronic illnesses are more

vulnerable to depression, stress, and anxiety3

3. Simon GE. Treating depression in patients with chronic disease: recognition and treatment are crucial; depression worsens the course of a chronic illness. West J Med. 2001;175:292–293.


depression statistics


depression, anxiety and stress are known

factors to diminish a patient’s health3



depression is associated with a 50–100% increase

in health services use and costs3



chronic illness has also been found to be

associated with a higher risk of suicide4

4. http://vitals.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/04/04/11022340-suicide-risk-spikes-in-week-after-cancer-diagnosis-study-finds?lite


for example:a cancer patient is 13x more likely to commit suicide within the first week after diagnosis4

4. http://vitals.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/04/04/11022340-suicide-risk-spikes-in-week-after-cancer-diagnosis-study-finds?lite


problems with the patient experience:


poor doctor-patient relationship & communication



patients diagnosed with a chronic illness feel:




patients diagnosed with a chronic illness feel:depressed



patients diagnosed with a chronic illness feel:depressed isolated



patients diagnosed with a chronic illness feel:depressed isolated powerless



patients diagnosed with a chronic illness feel:depressed isolated powerlessuninformed



patients diagnosed with a chronic illness feel:depressed isolated powerlessuninformedconfused


who is affected?


who is affected?patient, family & friends


who is affected?patient, family & friendsdoctors


who is affected?patient, family & friendsdoctorshospitals


who is affected?patient, family & friendsdoctorshospitalsinsurance companies


what is our solution?


triage [tree-ahzh] noun.

Sorting and allocating aid on the basis of need


PATIENTS

RESEARCHDOCTORS


FELLOW PATIENTS

PATIENT

RESEARCHDOCTORS


PATIENT


connecting patientsshare updates, accomplishments and information



form local support groups and create relationships



form local support groups and create relationships

motivate and inspire each other to live life to the fullest despite their condition


support group hierarchySEATTLE

cancer

6

10

15

5 7

7

17

6

5

heart disease diabetes


connecting to doctorseasily send messages to doctor or nurse facilitate simple communication between visits



doctors can share information and photos of themselves to help create a stronger relationship



doctors can share information and photos of themselves to help create a stronger relationship

a scheduling tool to plan and organize doctor visits


connecting to researchpatients can find relevant research studies they can participate in



patients can learn about the progress being made in medical research




ability to notify doctor if they are interested in a study




ability to notify doctor if they are interested in a study

provides researchers with larger network for potential study candidates


triage projectsitemap


HOMEschedule

mail inbox

DOCTORS RESEARCH PATIENTS


HOMEschedule

mail inbox

RESEARCH PATIENTS

+appointment

Appointments Doctor practice profileSend message

(to doctor or nurse)

DOCTORS


search

filter/sort

change location

Upcoming Studies Pending Studies Saved Studies Past Studies

HOMEschedule

mail inbox

DOCTORS PATIENTSRESEARCH


apply

save

recommend

filter/sort

Upcoming Studies Pending Studies

Study Profile

link to study site

Saved Studies Past Studies

search

change location

HOMEschedule

mail inbox

DOCTORS PATIENTSRESEARCH


new event

post new entry comment

new group

Groups/My groups Events/My events My Journey Top Posts

HOMEschedule

mail inbox



new event

view journeys

comment

post on wall

add to schedule

post new entry comment

new group

Groups/My groups Events/My events

Event profileGroup profile

My Journey Top Posts

HOMEschedule

mail inbox



screen shot examples





style and personality


style and personalityeasy to use, organized, inspiring, friendly and reliable


style and personalityeasy to use, organized, inspiring, friendly and reliable

avoidance of the hospital sterile look in the website



the team

Bryan PhillipsCo-Founder and CEO

Inspired to pursue this idea after his mother passed away from ovarian cancer. BA Medical Anthropology and Global Health at Univer-sity of Washington. Research Assistant at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.


the team

Catherine GrabarCo-Founder and Designer

BFA Visual Communication Design and BA Psychology at University of Washington. Worked as a designer at the University of Washington Medical Center. Knowledge in graphic design, interaction design, program-ming and data analysis


the team

Evan KawaharaCo-Founder and Web Developer

BS Computer Science at University of California Berkeley. Experience with tech startups. Intern at Disney Interactive Media Group.


the team

thank you for your consideration!



Triage project presentation for Rock Health

Health & Medicine

chronic disease

chronic illnesses

noncommunicable illness

crucial depression

patient experience

cancer patient

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