NGAGE: A Neurological Guidance, Assessment, Goals, and Engagement System for People with Parkinson's and Other Degenerative Neurological Diseases

This project demonstrates the technical merit, feasibility, and cost-effectiveness of a Neurological Guidance, Assessment, Goals and Engagement (NGAGE) system for people with Parkinson’s and other degenerative neurological diseases. People with Parkinson’s disease and other similar degenerative neurological diseases may be able maintain their levels of function with proper ongoing exercise programs geared towards their individualized needs. The NGAGE system supports individuals with Parkinson’s to increase their engagement in the maintenance of their disease. Specific Phase II objectives include: (1) expand NGAGE features and functions, (2) perform extended usability evaluations of the system in the homes of people with Parkinson’s, and (3) complete and prepare the system for transition into commercialization. Potential commercial markets include: (1) physical therapy or exercise training organizations in need of cost-effective options to reduce staff costs and support people with Parkinson’s at home or in their clinic, (2) people with Parkinson’s looking to improve their quality of life, (3) research facilities who are seeking standardized assessment tools and web-based reporting, and (4) providers seeking to restore the engagement of their patients from failed experiences.