Healthcare Technology

Healthcare Technology

If medical error were considered a disease in the U.S., it would be the third leading cause of death. ¹ This stark reality underscores the urgent need for solutions to mitigate such errors. Dr. Farzan Sasangohar’s research leverages a combination of human factors engineering, system optimization, and technology to address human error in healthcare. By examining workflow, environmental design, and human behavior, Dr. Sasangohar’s work identifies solutions to cumbersome processes and machine designs, improving user experience and reducing the cognitive load on healthcare workers. Additionally, his research addresses rural healthcare and mental health needs in underserved populations through innovative technology.

Dr. Sasangohar’s research relies on technology to gain insights into data-driven healthcare decisions, medical accessibility, and mental health. Utilizing data from current wearable devices and emerging technologies like injectables, he navigates complex healthcare data sets to derive actionable insights for patient care. With the promise of new technology and the expanding role of data in healthcare, Dr. Sasangohar aims to transform healthcare delivery and enhance patient outcomes.

Whether helping veterans with PTSD, monitoring and tracking mental health in college students, or tracking a multitude of stressors across multiple fields with new detection technologies, Dr. Farzan is making waves in the research world. Learn more about Dr. Sasangohar's initiatives and lab in his recent Work Factors Podcast. Or, if you are interested in healthcare technology research, contact Dr. Sasangohar.