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Overarching Research Question:
“How can a multidisciplinary group of researchers address the critical need in low-resource settings and develop an affordable, mHealth-enabled, light-based sensing technology to improve stroke screening accessibility and outcomes in children with SCD?”
Overall Objective
We propose developing a portable, light-based sensing technology to address the unmet clinical need for affordable stroke screening in pediatric SCD populations in Uganda. This solution aims to enhance access to early stroke risk detection, mitigating the high incidence of stroke-related morbidity and mortality in this vulnerable group. Our long-term goal is to establish an effective, community-based screening program to prevent stroke and reduce deaths among children with SCD in Uganda.
Central Hypothesis
We hypothesize that a portable and affordable light-based mHealth technology, combined with an educational program for parents and healthcare practitioners, will significantly improve stroke screening accessibility, resulting in earlier detection and intervention. This will lead to reduced stroke incidence and improved health outcomes for children with SCD in Uganda. Moreover, we will explore the willingness of clinicians and health practitioners to adopt and implement this technology, thereby enhancing its potential for broad integration in clinical settings.
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