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Frank DeRuyter

Professor Emeritus of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences
Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences
Box 3887 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
164 Baker House, Brown Zone, Durham, NC 27710

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor Emeritus of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences · 2018 - Present Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences, Clinical Science Departments

Recent Publications


Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Mobile Rehabilitation: State of the Science Conference Report-Future Directions for mRehab for People with Disabilities.

Journal Article Int J Environ Res Public Health · March 31, 2025 This article summarizes proceedings of the State of the Science (SOS) Conference on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Access for Mobile Rehabilitation, convened by the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Mobile Rehabilitation (mRehab ... Full text Link to item Cite

Big Data Analytics and Sensor-Enhanced Activity Management to Improve Effectiveness and Efficiency of Outpatient Medical Rehabilitation.

Journal Article Int J Environ Res Public Health · January 24, 2020 Numerous societal trends are compelling a transition from inpatient to outpatient venues of care for medical rehabilitation. While there are advantages to outpatient rehabilitation (e.g., lower cost, more relevant to home and community function), there are ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

The Digital Health Revolution and People with Disabilities: Perspective from the United States.

Journal Article Int J Environ Res Public Health · January 7, 2020 This article serves as the introduction to this special issue on Mobile Health and Mobile Rehabilitation for People with Disabilities. Social, technological and policy trends are reviewed. Needs, opportunities and challenges for the emerging fields of mobi ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


LiveWell RERC

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Shepherd Center · 2019 - 2022

LiveWell - the ICT RERC for Community Living, Health and Function

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Administration For Community Living · 2015 - 2020

AAC-RERCIII:RERC for Communication Enhancement

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Administration For Community Living · 2015 - 2015

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of Washington · 1978 Ph.D.