Simplifying hospital discharges
Every year, thousands of older adults leave the hospital with discharge instructions they can’t understand, leading to confusion, missed medications and unnecessary readmissions.
A new research project at UB aims to change that, and Raj Sharman, professor of management science and systems in the School of Management, is part of the interdisciplinary team that recently received a grant from UB’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute to bring the project to life.
In collaboration with experts across medicine, pharmacy, communication and engineering, Sharman will help develop a system that uses generative AI to create clearer, more patient-friendly discharge instructions to help people stay healthy at home.
The tool, called AIM-DI (Artificial Intelligence-Modified Discharge Instructions), generates simplified summaries tailored to each patient’s needs written in plain language, with smart visuals and physician oversight.
For the School of Management, the project is one of many linking AI to real-world impact, from safer patient care to smarter privacy detection and more ethical decision-making. It’s part of a growing effort to connect research with business and community outcomes.
To learn more about the AIM-DI project, read the announcement from the UB Clinical and Translational Science Institute.
This story was written by AI and edited by a member of the UB School of Management Marketing and Communications Office.