Using Technology to Decrease Distraction by Madeline G https://padlet.com/madelinegoedde/foci Implementation of the FOCI for mental health patients en-us 2018-07-25 02:55:10 UTC 2023-08-21 09:44:27 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Dartstarget.png Pros madelinegoedde https://padlet.com/madelinegoedde/foci/wish/271053281
  • Cost: $109 (If ordered on KickStarter website now, save 33% ). Affordable, especially compared to cost of medication to promote focus.
  • Time:  Quick implementation; no special training or classes necessary.
  • Size:  Less than 2 x 1 x 0.5 inches and weighs under half of an ounce.
  • Use:  Noninvasive
    • ]]>     2018-07-25 03:20:56 UTC https://padlet.com/madelinegoedde/foci/wish/271053281     Cons madelinegoedde https://padlet.com/madelinegoedde/foci/wish/271053298
  • Efficacy:  Only works when sitting down.  Also, it functions according to breathing patterns, so device may become confused in patients with pulmonary issues.
  • Research: Only one limited study has been done involving college students.
  • Availability: Ships October 2018
    • ]]>     2018-07-25 03:21:09 UTC https://padlet.com/madelinegoedde/foci/wish/271053298     Introducing FOCI madelinegoedde https://padlet.com/madelinegoedde/foci/wish/271053632 2018-07-25 03:24:37 UTC https://padlet.com/madelinegoedde/foci/wish/271053632 Teams madelinegoedde https://padlet.com/madelinegoedde/foci/wish/271054986 Patient Selection
    Leader:  Ivy
    By using relationship building skills, this team will identify the individuals with traits most likely to benefit from this treatment.

    Patient Resource
    Leader:  Daisy
    Developer skills will be used for patient guidance, education, and encouragement with using this technology as a mental health treatment modality.

    Troubleshooting
    Leader:  Rachel
    Restorative qualities will assist in effectively identifying problems and weaknesses in FOCI therapy, as well as faults in functionality and programming.

    Data Analysis
    Leader:  Izzie
    Harnessing input skills, this team will analyze use and response data to strategically interpret program results.

    Program Development
    Leader:  Isaac
    Ideation capabilities will be utilized to identify traits in successful outcomes in order to make connections that may improve future implementation and advancement.]]>     2018-07-25 03:40:12 UTC https://padlet.com/madelinegoedde/foci/wish/271054986     5 Strengths of the Project Leader madelinegoedde https://padlet.com/madelinegoedde/foci/wish/271118071
  • Positivity - enthusiastic and energetic
  • Developer - invested in others
  • Futuristic - visionary and inspiring
  • Empathy - in tune with the needs of others
  • Individualization - appreciates the uniqueness of others
    • ]]>     2018-07-25 19:35:09 UTC https://padlet.com/madelinegoedde/foci/wish/271118071     Stimulation Overload? madelinegoedde https://padlet.com/madelinegoedde/foci/wish/271123219 According to the National Institute for Mental Health (2017), 4.4% of adults suffer from Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), with a lifetime prevalence of 8.1% for American citizens.  For people that suffer from ADHD or others who get distracted while spending hours on the computer at work or studying, the FOCI claims it can get them back on track. Considering the societal cost of distraction--which includes stress and anxiety for the individual, expenses for medications and therapies, and productivity losses for employers--it would be prudent to explore the potential benefits of the FOCI in the outpatient clinic as a non-invasive, cost-effective option for patients complaining of lack of focus.]]> 2018-07-25 21:04:13 UTC https://padlet.com/madelinegoedde/foci/wish/271123219 Worn close to the body, the tiny, non-invasive devise detects physiological changes when a person's mind wanders and will deliver a vibration to the user which stimulates awareness and prompts refocus. Tinylogic, the creators of FOCI, market it as "cognitive biometrics" combined with artificial intelligence or "AI" (Kickstarter, n.d.). madelinegoedde https://padlet.com/madelinegoedde/foci/wish/271127579 2018-07-25 22:20:18 UTC https://padlet.com/madelinegoedde/foci/wish/271127579 References madelinegoedde https://padlet.com/madelinegoedde/foci/wish/271130637 Jung, S.  (2018, June 29).  A brief look at Foci:  The wearable that helps you stay calm and focused [review].  Retrieved from https://www.medgadget.com/2018/06/a-brief-look-at-foci-the-wearable-that-helps-you-stay-calm-and-focused.html

    Kickstarter.  (n.d.)  Foci:  Wearable that boosts your focus.  Retrieved from https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/661527809/foci-wearable-that-boosts-your-focus

    National Institute of Mental Health [NHI].  (2017, November).  Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).  Retrieved from https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd.shtml]]>     2018-07-25 23:10:52 UTC https://padlet.com/madelinegoedde/foci/wish/271130637     madelinegoedde https://padlet.com/madelinegoedde/foci/wish/271136895 2018-07-26 00:18:39 UTC https://padlet.com/madelinegoedde/foci/wish/271136895