NursEng Innovation Fellows Projects

PressSure

PressSure is a sensor-enabled patient monitoring system designed to enhance safety and support mobility-related care in clinical settings. By continuously detecting pressure distribution and changes in patient position, the system provides timely awareness of patient movement and presence. Designed with input from nursing and engineering perspectives, the project aims to support the prevention of pressure ulcers while improving patient comfort and monitoring.

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SoleShift is a smart insole system that supports long-term foot health through real-time pressure monitoring and adaptive support. Equipped with embedded sensors and AI-driven insights, it offers personalized recommendations via a mobile app and lets users adjust internal air chambers for custom comfort. Designed for chronic conditions like diabetes, arthritis, and plantar fasciitis, SoleShift provides a dynamic, cost-effective alternative to traditional orthotics—aiming to improve mobility and integrate seamlessly into clinical care.

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2023 – 2024 Cohort

EKardia

EKardia is a fully leadless, wearable “vest-like” EKG device designed to improve accuracy, comfort, and safety in cardiac monitoring. Traditional EKGs rely on multiple gel-based electrodes and wires, which are often misplaced—up to 64% of the time—leading to unreliable results and patient discomfort, especially for women, individuals with body hair, or those with adhesive allergies. eKardia eliminates these issues through a novel non-adhesive electrode design and wireless 12-lead configuration, ensuring precise placement without the risk of lead misplacement or skin irritation. In addition, eKardia integrates AI-assisted data analysis to filter artifacts and help physicians more effectively detect arrhythmias and other heart abnormalities, making the process easier for nurses and more comfortable for patients.