12. Automatic notifications to hospital and family membersIMPACTS: More lives can be saved Peace of mind More independence Ease on hospital resources and manpower
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15. Of these deaths, Ischaemic Heart Disease accounts for the majority. DEATHS FROM CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE 2006 2007 2008 Total No. of Deaths 16,393 17,140 17,222 % of Total Deaths Ischaemic Heart Disease 18.5% 19.8% 20.1% Cerebovascular Disease 8.9% 8.7% 8.3% (including stroke) Other Heart Disease 4.3% 4.3% 4.9% Total % 31.7% 32.8% 32.4% Total 5,197 5,622 5,580 Source: http://moh.gov.sg
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18. { } Problem Statement: Activities User suffers relapse Example: Heart attack Patient collapses or finally manages to consume to correct medication after a period of time Patient is unable to obtain the correct medication
28. - Sensors to monitor patient’s vital signs- A vibrating alert
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30. Proposed Solution { } Strengths of Solution Positive Transfer effect for cognitive abilities Good market in countries which have rapidly aging population The care-relief eases the hectic life of a working individual. Improves the reaction time for hospitals to dispatch an ambulance. Caregivers of our target audience will be much relieved as well while receiving timely updates and alerts in any circumstance.
31. { } Proposed Solution Strengths of Solution Saving more lives in more ways than one: Survivability Ease on Hospital facilities and manpower. (Reduced costs) Increased independence/mobility. Users and families will have a better peace of mind.
32. { } Criticism of Solution Will the users want to wear a monitoring device 24/7, despite its obvious benefits? (Fear of technology, inconvenience, social stigma, etc) Is this device cost sustainable? What forms of specialized manpower will be required to monitor patient’s conditions through hospital computers?
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