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About the solution
IKONA is an innovative platform, founded in 2017 in New York, United States, dedicated to revolutionizing the way patients and providers learn about kidney diseases.
By making complex medical information simple, effective, and accessible, IKONA offers its services for free, ensuring that everyone has access to high-quality educational resources.
The initiative was born from the personal experiences of its co-founder Tim, a Navy veteran, who faced significant challenges in understanding his health condition and treatments.
The platform offers online learning tools and experiences in virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) to enhance patient education and care. It includes VR training for home dialysis patients, online tools for assessing and improving health literacy, and AR for medication adherence. Additionally, there's VR training for home dialysis professionals, online tools for assessing home readiness for medical procedures, and AR for dialysis device placement training. Furthermore, the platform utilizes AR to educate patients pre- and post-transplant and offers resources for type 2 diabetes management. These features aim to improve patient understanding, skills, and overall healthcare outcomes.
Leveraging the power of learning science, immersive technology, and storytelling, IKONA transforms kidney education into engaging and relatable experiences. This approach not only enhances health literacy but also builds confidence among patients, enabling them to take control of their health journey.
IKONA's name, inspired by the Greek heritage of its co-founders, reflects a vision for a future where patient education overcomes uncertainty and empowers individuals. The platform's multidisciplinary team, comprising scientists, clinicians, educators, and engineers, is dedicated to rethinking kidney education to meet the needs and goals of patients and their families.
In essence, IKONA is more than an educational tool; it's a movement towards a future where health information is not only accessible but also empowering, helping patients navigate their health journeys with confidence and clarity.
Source of information: https://lyfebulb.com/people/tim-fitzpatrick/
Contact information: solutions@ikona.health | linkedin.com/in/trfitzpatrick | https://www.linkedin.com/company/ikona-health/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chp87mbNoo4
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