Melo presented at the NR-SIG-WFNR 2024 international conference in Portugal
We recently presented our work at the Neuropsychological Rehabilitation Special Interest Group for the WFNR (NR-SIG-WFNR) in Coimbra, Portugal, with our co-founder, James Burch, and colleagues from Salford Royal’s Neuropsychology research team.
We had another great opportunity to deliver a talk on Melo, in the form of a datablitz and poster, on Melo’s role in assessing and analysing challenging to manage behaviours. This was particularly important for us, demonstrating the utility and potential of Melo on an international stage.
Alongside this presentation, we were chosen to present an additional two posters; “Assessing challenging to manage behaviours in neurorehabilitation”, and “Development of an artificial intelligence chatbot to analyse challenging to manage behaviours”
Following a recent chat with James, he shared his thoughts about the experience, and some of the insights he gained along the way:
“It was an fantastic few days and a real privilege to connect with so many esteemed clinicians, academics, and researchers united by the shared mission of enhancing the understanding & outcomes for individuals affected by acquired brain injuries.
The warm welcome on arrival reflected the collective passion for the mission, and the open and fun atmosphere easily fostered collaboration and learning, making it a thoroughly memorable experience. I particularly appreciated the diverse range of topics and personal experiences shared from across the global / multidisciplinary neuro-rehab community, which really expanded my knowledge and sparked many ideas for future innovations!”
Poster 1: Assessing challenging to manage behaviours in neurorehabilitation: a survey of current practice in the UK.
There were a wide range of topics to be explored over the course of the conference, with Decently and the Salford team presenting Melo in the ‘Neurobehavioural issues’ section of the first session.
This was a perfect opportunity for discussions to be had around the use and potential of Melo, with colleagues internationally, as well as close to home.
We are always excited to hear what others have to say about Melo, and the value they think it could have within future practice.
This not only keeps us motivated, but helps us to refine Melo in line with the wants and needs of the clinicians working on the ground, with the patients we strive to help.
For more information on the posters, and to download them, feel free to click the images.
Poster 2: Development of an artificial intelligence chatbot to analyse ‘challenging to manage’ behaviours.
Poster 3: Melo - a digital health technology to improve the assessment and analysis of challenging to manage behaviours.
