BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR
Blood pressure control for Nigerian patients - Team project
This project has been about the development of a product and application to provide doctors and patients in Nigeria with the necessary technology to effectively manage hypertension.
The concept enabled patients to measure their blood pressure at home with a device and application and share the results with a physician via the same application.
CONCEPT
CREATE
Patients are supported to measure their blood pressure accurately with the redesigned cuff. Different paper and fabric mock-ups are created to find out the most desirable and accurate cuff.
The cuff is connected to the application which provides education for hypertension and treatment with patients.
Patient
Doctor
In a 4 weeks field trip in Nigeria, the design of the application, device and the business plan were further investigated. Key assumptions were tested with patients, doctors and Health Management Organizations. With this information, the designs from the conceptualization phase were iterated.
CONCEPT TESTING
DEVICE PROPOSAL
Based on the knowledge gained in Nigeria, the final design and recommendations were Illustrated. This final design gives suggestions for the first steps towards the product realisation.
The wishes according to the users of the field research were combined into this final design. The device uses the oscillometric measurement technique with a preformed upper arm cuff. The curved design indicates the position of the cuff. The wrap can be tied firmly through the traditional and familiar flap by the users.
Position indication
User instructions
Curved cuff
APP PROPOSAL
The cuff is connected to the application which provides education for correct use and communication with your doctor. An instruction overview to accurately use the cuff is designed. The user can track their blood pressure on their phone and results can be easily shared with their doctor.
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