About Us
The Centre for Rehab Innovations (CRI) is a research centre at the University of Newcastle delivering technology-enabled models of health care.
Our programs are designed, implemented and evaluated in community and home settings; aged care environments; within hospitals and rehabilitation centres; and in education and training programs.
Vision
Optimal health and recovery along a care continuum, in environments that promote healthy living and prevention of injury and disease
Mission
Re-shaping the recovery experience, through research and innovation at the interface of rehabilitation, neuroscience, psychology, and engineering, to support healthy ageing
Values
Sharing knowledge
Adding enjoyment to life
Social benefits
Integrity and honesty
Excellence
Approach
We work with our partners to help identify, prioritise and co-create solutions to support healthy living and holistic recovery along the entire care continuum.
“We work directly with our partners to co-create solutions to support healthy living and holistic recovery”
Our goals
Developing innovative technologies that deliver substantial and sustainable benefits
We specialise in the integration of technology in the care continuum, considering not only the immediate clinical benefits but also its placement within the larger health-economic system.
Better consumer care and enhanced outcomes
We collaborate closely with consumers, care providers, clinicians and other relevant stakeholders to co-create solutions that optimise recovery and promote healthy living. We identify potential challenges and design solutions that fit seamlessly into established care processes.
Leaders in the assessment, design and implementation of new technologies into health care settings
We have extensive experience in considering the best approaches to data acquisition systems that collect relevant patient data including wearable devices, electronic health records and remote monitoring technologies.
“We are a team of interdisciplinary innovative thinkers bringing together our expertise in rehabilitation, neuroscience, psychology, engineering and more.”