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The team is translating research on ear acupressure into an accessible, smartphone-supported system for self-care. Their work focuses on usability and clinician and patient access to evidence-informed guidance.
EmailPressurePoints4Health (PP4H) advances a self-administered ear acupressure system aimed at alleviating pain, insomnia, and fatigue in older adults with chronic conditions. Building on a smartphone application that provides ear acupressure information, the project focuses on creating an efficient mobile tool to expand access for clinicians and older adults. The technology centers on delivering clear, actionable guidance for ear acupressure through a user-friendly app experience.The team brings extensive research experience evaluating ear acupressure across multiple populations—including chronic low back pain, Alzheimer’s disease, and cancer—within Johns Hopkins Hospital and across Maryland. Their background spans clinical research, stakeholder engagement, and tool development for mobile health. Together, they aim to promote healthy aging by pairing a low-cost, easy-to-use intervention with a digital platform that improves accessibility and supports informed use in real-world settings.
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Harvard psychiatrist researching digital markers of mood and cognitive disorders.
Neuropsychologist at Johns Hopkins studying cognitive and neuropsychiatric measurement in aging.
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Johns Hopkins expert in vestibular and balance rehabilitation for older adults.
McLean Hospital researcher studying digital tools for cognitive and emotional health in aging.
