The Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) presents a series of presentations on their work to improve patient access to specialist care for Motor Neurone Disease (MND). SITraN works with patients suffering from MND to develop innovative technologies to access specialist care, n…
Filmmaker Cathy Soreny (Optical Jukebox) and Digital Consultant Rebecca Bartlet (Ammba) describe the processes and thinking behind 'myNIV', an online resource for patients, carers and family members who are using Non-Invasive Ventilation. Website: http://niv.mymnd.org.uk/
Dr Christopher McDermott, Consultant Neurologist and Reader in Neurology at SITraN, gives an introduction to the research being done into understanding Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and how this research may translate into treatment of the condition.
Dr Susan Baxter, Research Fellow at the School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), describes the technology and processes involved in Non-Invasive Ventilation, a treatment that may improve the quality of life of those suffering with Motor Neurone Disease.
Dr Esther Hobson, National Institute for Health Research Doctoral Research Fellow at SITraN, demonstrates 'TiM', a web-based pilot system for more effective long-term care of people with Motor Neurone Disease. Website: http://sitran.dept.shef.ac.uk/clinical-studies/telemedicine