For my final project in Physical Computing I will attempt to bring together a limited prototype of my dream device that was conceived earlier in the semester, the Personal Health Diagnostic Tool. I envision this device allowing a patient/user to collect a number of different diagnostic data points in a continuous fashion. I also envision this device allowing a patient/user to associate symptoms with multiple data points in an effort to better understand their body and disease/malfunction. I see this tool as a way to add to the conversation and practice of evidence based medicine that will allow for more well informed decision making for medical professionals and better understanding and greater ownership of one's own personal health.
For my final project are several areas I would like to look at more in depth:
1) New programming frameworks. I would like to look at some new frameworks in an attempt to continue to synthesize my knowledge and understanding of overarching programming concepts.
2) Gathering of personal health/medical data. I would like to begin to understand the ramifications and implications of gathering personal health data and its display and cataloging for later use.
3) Interface and data presentation implications for both patients/users and medical professionals.
