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ANNUAL REPORT 2013–14 8 26 scientists 29 post-doctoral fellows 380 active research studies 100 research trainees per year 11,500 volunteers have participated in studies FACTS ABOUT THE ROTMAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE AT 25 L E A R N I N G AT T H E B E D S I D E – T H E R E ' S A N A P P FO R T H AT Baycrest's Centre for Learning Research and Innovation in Long-Term Care is developing a digital version of a bedside learning tool. The Sensory Observation System (SOS) app will use smartphone technology to enhance skills in recognizing and communicating about changes in client condition. The app got off the ground when interprofessional educator Jennifer Reguindin took the concept to a Hacking Healthcare conference where her bright idea won an award. It's now being developed through a collaboration between the Centre for Learning, Research and Innovation, and the Innovation, Technology and Design Lab. E X P LO R I N G M E D I C I N E ' S N E W F R O N T I E R eHealth is exploring the use of telemedicine technology that can help patients and their care teams work together to manage chronic conditions. With emerging technology, healthcare providers can now monitor a number of health indicators remotely using special equipment in patients' homes. By keeping care providers and patients better connected, this technology can reduce clinic and emergency room visits, prevent hospitalizations and lead to a better quality of life for patients. TA KI N G S C I E N C E TO T H E B E D S I D E Baycrest has launched a new tool that will enable scientists at the Rotman Research Institute (RRI) to connect with clients who may be eligible to participate in approved research studies. The new Baycrest Client Registry is helping to integrate care and research, an important part of the RRI's ongoing work in translating scientific discoveries about brain function and aging into new prevention, treatment and intervention strategies. Rotman Research Institute The SOS mobile application will enhance learning at the bedside.

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