The Future of Medical and Assistive Device Prescriptions: Artificial Intelligence-Guided Personalised Device Prescriptions for Improved Clinical Outcomes and Adherence
In current pedorthic practice, the design of personalised devices (such as orthopedic footwear, foot orthotics, ankle-foot orthoses, etc.) is often overlooked, which impacts patients’ adherence and eventually results in poor clinical outcomes. Such outcomes can lead to lower limb amputation, which might cause permanent disability or even death. This study aims to explore the potential of artificial intelligence to guide personalised medical and assistive device prescriptions, solving the problem of generic medical and assistive device prescriptions that do not consider individual patient preferences and lifestyle and intended activity (such as outdoor, indoor, or occupational use). By leveraging machine learning algorithms to analyse patient data, the system will create a personalised medical and assistive device prescription plan that considers individual patient needs, which will be further validated in industry settings. The study will contribute to enhancing healthcare efficiency and accessibility by providing a valuable tool for medical professionals to make evidence-based decisions and reduce the time and resources required to create personalised medical and assistive device prescription plans.
Dr Ashad Kabir
Dr Ashad Kabir
Associate Professor & Researcher ||
Charles Sturt University
Associate Professor Ashad Kabir is an expert in data analytics and machine learning in health care. His research focuses on applying advanced technologies, including data mining, artificial intelligence, and smartphone sensing, to solve problems in the domain of health and well-being while considering individuals’ privacy and system security. He is the Deputy Leader of the Data Mining Research Group at Charles Sturt University (CSU). He has extensive experience conducting industry-funded multidisciplinary projects with a total budget of over $7.5 million. He successfully led two projects in partnership with healthcare providers with excellent impact and quality publications. He has published over 120 research articles in top-tier venues, including the IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics, Computers in Biology and Medicine, Front. in Public Health, JMIR mHealth and uHealth, and Cancers journals. He is an editorial board member for several journals, including BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making and the Frontiers in Digital Health. He has delivered keynotes at several conferences and been invited as a guest speaker to deliver talks at several prominent universities across the world, including the University of Maryland (USA), Texas A&M University (USA), the University of Toronto (Canada), and the Auckland University of Technology (New Zealand). Dr Kabir is the recipient of the 2023 Vice Chancellor Research Excellence Award - "Researcher Excellence through Partnership", 2022 Vice Chancellor Research Excellence Award - "Researcher of the Year in the Faculty" and the 2021 Charles Sturt Faculty Research Excellence Award in recognition of his research publications, leadership, impact, significance, and entrepreneurial spirit.
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Dr Sayed Ahmed
Dr Sayed Ahmed
Clinical Researcher & Pedorthist ||
Foot Balance Technology
Dr Sayed Ahmed, PhD, is a foot healthcare professional, entrepreneur, researcher and accomplished leader in pedorthics and medical device innovation. He holds a PhD in Pedorthics from Southern Cross University, focusing on diabetic foot care and personalised footwear prescriptions.
Dr. Ahmed began his career with a Bachelor of Science and Technology in Footwear from the University of Dhaka and later earned an MBA in Management Information Systems. His professional journey includes significant roles as founder and CEO of Foot Balance Technology and OrthoGenix, where he developed innovative solutions for foot health challenges, particularly for individuals with diabetes.
Dr. Ahmed has secured and managed notable grants, including the "National Industry PhD Program," and collaborated extensively with Australian
universities. His research, widely published, covers topics like footwear design for diabetic foot ulcers and AI-driven medical device prescriptions.
Dr. Ahmed is dedicated to advancing foot health through interdisciplinary collaboration, mentorship, and
innovative research in Pedorthics.
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