UWMUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison · Engineering
Mares Lab
Marie-Louise Mares · Madison, Wisconsin
Research Focus
Dr. Marie-Louise Mares leads a research lab focused on using innovative technology to improve health outcomes for older adults dealing with multiple chronic conditions. Their current project explores how voice-controlled smart displays can enhance the use of an existing eHealth system, Elder Tree, to better support self-management among elderly patients. By integrating user-friendly technology, the lab aims to boost patient engagement and ultimately lower healthcare costs.
eHealthsmart technologyvoice-controlled deviceschronic conditionsolder adultsself-managementhealthcare coststechnology adoption
Research Aims
4AIM 01Develop a platform for delivering Elder Tree through smart displays.
AIM 02Conduct a randomized clinical trial comparing health outcomes of patients using ET-Voice vs. ET-Text.
AIM 03Evaluate the user engagement and satisfaction with the voice-controlled system.
AIM 04Identify moderating factors affecting outcomes based on demographics and technology usage barriers.
Skills the Lab Values
user interface designprogramming (Python)clinical trial designdata analysispatient recruitmentsoftware developmenthealthcare systems analysisusability testing
Output against the department
Publications104bottom 23% of dept.213th of 278
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Citations2.8kbottom 22% of dept.218th of 278
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