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mission statement
Our mission is to humanize the patient experience for
those suffering from chronic illness by connecting them
to a community of fellow patients, their doctor, and
medical research.

Bryan Phillips | Catherine Grabar | www.triageproject.com

nearly half of the U.S.
population is living with a
chronic illness1

1. Wu SY, Green A. Projection of chronic illness prevalence and cost inflation. Santa Monica, CA: RAND Health; 2000.


75% of the $2 trillion spent
annually in the US medical care
are due to chronic conditions 2

OTHER

total spending:
$2 trillion

CHRONIC CONDITIONS

2. Sondik EJ, Huang DT, Klein RJ and Satcher D “Progress Toward The Healthy People
2010 Goals And Objectives” “Ann Rev Public Health” 2010, Vol 31:271-281


what is a chronic illness?


a noncommunicable illness that is prolonged in
duration, does not resolve spontaneously, and is rarely
cured completely.


a noncommunicable illness that is prolonged in
duration, does not resolve spontaneously, and is rarely
cured completely.

examples: cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, arthritis


people with chronic
illnesses are more
vulnerable to depression,
stress, and anxiety3

3. Simon GE. Treating depression in patients with chronic disease: recognition and treatment are
crucial; depression worsens the course of a chronic illness. West J Med. 2001;175:292–293.


depression statistics


depression, anxiety and
stress are known
factors to diminish
a patient’s health3



depression is associated
with a 50–100% increase
in health services use
and costs 3



chronic illness has also
been found to be
associated with a higher
risk of suicide4

4. http://vitals.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/04/04/11022340-suicide-risk-spikes-in-week-after-
cancer-diagnosis-study-finds?lite


for example:
a cancer patient is 13x more likely to commit suicide
within the first week after diagnosis4

4. http://vitals.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/04/04/11022340-suicide-risk-spikes-in-week-after-
cancer-diagnosis-study-finds?lite


problems with the
patient experience:


problems with the
patient experience:
poor doctor-patient
relationship &
communication


problems with the
patient experience:
patients diagnosed with a chronic illness feel:


problems with the
patient experience:
depressed


problems with the
patient experience:
depressed
isolated


problems with the
patient experience:
depressed
isolated
powerless


problems with the
patient experience:
depressed
isolated
powerless
uninformed


problems with the
patient experience:
depressed
isolated
powerless
uninformed
confused


who is affected?


who is affected?
patient, family & friends


who is affected?
doctors


who is affected?
doctors
hospitals


who is affected?
doctors
hospitals
insurance companies


what is our solution?


triage [tree-ahzh] noun.
Sorting and allocating aid on the basis of need


PATIENTS

DOCTORS RESEARCH


FELLOW
PATIENTS

PATIENT

DOCTORS RESEARCH


PATIENT


connecting patients
share updates, accomplishments and information


connecting patients

form local support groups and create relationships


connecting patients

form local support groups and create relationships

motivate and inspire each other to live life to the
fullest despite their condition


support group hierarchy
SEATTLE
cancer heart disease diabetes

6
10 5 7
17

7
15

6
5


connecting to doctors
easily send messages to doctor or nurse facilitate simple
communication between visits



doctors can share information and photos of themselves
to help create a stronger relationship



doctors can share information and photos of themselves
to help create a stronger relationship

a scheduling tool to plan and organize doctor visits


connecting to research
patients can find relevant research studies they can
participate in


participate in

patients can learn about the progress being made in
medical research


participate in

medical research

ability to notify doctor if they are interested in a study


participate in

medical research

ability to notify doctor if they are interested in a study

provides researchers with larger network for potential
study candidates


triage project
sitemap


mail inbox
HOME
schedule

DOCTORS RESEARCH PATIENTS


mail inbox
HOME
schedule


Send message
Appointments Doctor practice profile
(to doctor or nurse)

+appointment


mail inbox
HOME
schedule


change location

search

Upcoming Studies Pending Studies Saved Studies Past Studies

filter/sort


mail inbox
HOME
schedule


change location

search

Upcoming Studies Pending Studies Saved Studies Past Studies

filter/sort

apply
Study Profile
save

recommend

link to study site


mail inbox
HOME
schedule

RESEARCH PATIENTS

new group

new event

Groups/My groups Events/My events My Journey Top Posts

post new entry comment


mail inbox
HOME
schedule

RESEARCH PATIENTS

new group

new event

Groups/My groups Events/My events My Journey Top Posts

post new entry comment

Group profile Event profile

view journeys add to schedule

comment

post on wall


screen shot examples


style and personality


easy to use, organized, inspiring, friendly and reliable


easy to use, organized, inspiring, friendly and reliable

avoidance of the hospital sterile look in the website


the team


the team
Bryan Phillips
Co-Founder and CEO

Inspired to pursue this idea after his mother
passed away from ovarian cancer. BA Medical
Anthropology and Global Health at Univer-
sity of Washington. Research Assistant at Fred
Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.


the team
Catherine Grabar
Co-Founder and Designer
BFA Visual Communication Design and BA
Psychology at University of Washington.
Worked as a designer at the University of
Washington Medical Center. Knowledge in
graphic design, interaction design, program-
ming and data analysis


the team
Evan Kawahara
Co-Founder and Web Developer
BS Computer Science at University of California
Berkeley. Experience with tech startups. Intern at
Disney Interactive Media Group.


Thank You!


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