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Vital Signs Device for Neopenda
Overview
Affordable vital sign device and monitoring system for post surgery patiens in Sub-Saharan Africa
Client
Neopenda
(Sponsored Project)
Team Project
Eunji, Yiqi, Gayatri, Sue
Role
Research, ideation,
interface design, prototype, presentation
Timeline
Sep - Dec 2022
(4 months)
Neopenda
NeoPenda is to help provide high-quality care to patients in resource constrained health facilities where patient loads are high and healthcare workers are stretched thin. Their solution reduces response time to newborns in distress and helps healthcare workers to save more lives. Currently their products are available in Kenya and Uganda.
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Research
Post-Surgery Care Opportunity in Sub-Saharan Africa
1️⃣ Surgical patients in Africa are twice as likely to die in hospital following surgery compared to the global average.
3️⃣ Surgery alone will have limited value if postoperative follow-up is poor.
Incidences and Complications of Unsafe Abortion in Kenya
26%
Only 26% of Women received care for complications
3/4
More than ¾ complications are severe or moderate
45%
45% of Women aged 19 and younger experienced severe complications
⚙️ Post-Surgery Timeline
Post-Surgery Patients Must Be Monitored Their Vital Signs Following The Timeline
💡 Key Takeaways
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Limited movement on the upper body - Having the device on the lower body will be very limited for patients
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Device could be on the wrists, fingers, arms, and head to minimize movement
How Might We Statement
How might we
offer post-surgery care to minimize and prevent complications at an affordable price?
Service Ideation
NeoConnect
Device Interface
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Monitoring System
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NeoConnect Monitoring System
NeoConnect Technician is received data for monitoring purpose
Contact to assigned clinics or hospital if emergency happens
Patient data are saved in NeoConnect storage
Design Objectives
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Intuitive Design
Reduces the need for language through the use of icons
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Low Cost Product
Minimum manufacturing and low-cost components
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Multiple Use
High-wear parts can be replaced and electronics module can disinfected and reused
NeoConnect Value
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