Neue Drives Digital Innovation in Psychiatric Care
From Idea to Testable Prototype in Record Time
Solving challenges in healthcare requires innovative solutions that can be rapidly implemented. With the possibilities offered by digitalization and IoT, we can create new ways to collect and analyze real-time data. Region Östergötland has chosen Neue to develop an IoT solution, where we transform a vision into a functional prototype in a short time — soon to be tested in a real healthcare environment.
The psychiatric clinic in Linköping is leading a Vinnova-funded project aimed at improving adherence to medical treatment in psychiatric care. By utilizing an IoT sensor, healthcare professionals gain insights into patients’ medication intake and can detect deviations at an early stage. This enables faster and more preventive interventions, potentially reducing acute conditions and the risk of readmission — ultimately lowering suffering and sick leave related to mental health disorders.
Neue’s new sensor is designed for flexibility and robustness in a minimal form factor. Each device has its own mobile connectivity — ensuring reliable data transmission whether the patient is at home or traveling. The solution is based on a compact version of Neue’s iENBL sensor, which, equipped with motion sensors, enables precise tracking of movement patterns. Combined with optimized energy management, this results in a long battery life for the sensors.
For many psychiatric patients, continuous medication is crucial to prevent relapses and emergency care situations. By digitalizing medication adherence monitoring, the new IoT solution empowers healthcare professionals to act proactively rather than reactively.
Traditionally, medication adherence has been monitored through patient self-reporting or irregular medical visits. With this solution, healthcare providers receive objective real-time data, allowing them to detect deviations before they lead to deterioration,
This technology has the potential to revolutionize not only psychiatric care but also other medical fields where treatment adherence is critical — such as stroke rehabilitation or chronic disease management.
With Neue’s platform, IoT solutions like this can be developed quickly and tailored to different needs, unlocking entirely new ways to utilize connected sensors in healthcare. For those with ideas on how real-world data can create value in healthcare, industry, or other sectors, the opportunity now exists to bring them to life — quickly, efficiently, and at scale.
