220129 Brain Injury Navigator: A web-based information resource and personal health management tool

Monday, November 8, 2010 : 3:10 PM - 3:30 PM

Raphael Gaeta, MSW , JBS International, Inc., North Bethesda, MD
The Brain Injury Navigator (BIN) is a web-based information resource center for individuals with TBI, their family members, caregivers, and healthcare providers. The BIN is composed of six components: Service Locator, Education Component, Evidence-Based Practice Component, Payer Component, Electronic Care Coordinator, and the E-help Desk. The Electronic Care Coordinator (ECC) is the personal health management platform of the BIN which allows users to store information tagged in searches of the other BIN components as well as personal health information like in a personal health record (PHR). The ECC demonstrates to conference attendees the innovations in personal health management tools that target specific healthcare consumer groups and leverage other web content in order to centralize the user experience for individuals affected by TBI. This session will explore the technical architecture and functionality of the ECC as well as the methodology used for its design, development, and refinement.

Learning Areas:
Chronic disease management and prevention
Communication and informatics
Other professions or practice related to public health

Learning Objectives:
Objective One: Describe and discuss the purpose of the Electronic Care Coordinator (ECC) and how it interacts with other components of the Brain Injury Navigator (BIN). Objective Two: Discuss the methods employed to design, build, and refine the ECC through performance measures and user feedback loops (including the collection of usability and satisfaction data) to create this tool according to the specific needs of those affected by TBI. Objective Three: Describe the technical architecture and functionality of the ECC through an interactive web-demonstration.

Keywords: Health Care Quality, Vulnerable Populations

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: Mr. Gaeta is the senior staff member to the JBS International Senior Advisor on Mental Health and Disability where he conducts policy research and analysis and supports corporate initiatives on mental health issues and disability. He co-authors communications, marketing materials, and business development strategies for the firm’s mental health and disability initiatives and represents JBS in professional gatherings including Congressional events, conferences, and other forums. Mr. Gaeta analyzes data from disability-related stakeholder qualitative interviews, conducts literature reviews, and prepares reports. Through formal education, research and advocacy, he is familiar with key U.S. disability policies and programs, and understands both the resources and barriers relating to obtaining services and supports. He has experience identifying best practices and formulating recommendations. Previously, as intern at the HHS Office on Disability, Mr. Gaeta served as a member of the American Health Information Community Disability Subgroup, where he supported the co-chair with health information technology research and authored draft recommendations. He attended interagency/ interdepartmental workgroups and subcommittees, and provided briefing information and analyses. Mr. Gaeta’s other experience includes managing special legislative projects, authoring policy priorities, and providing direct services to persons with disabilities. Mr. Gaeta has an MSW from George Mason University.
Any relevant financial relationships? No

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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