Continence technologies whitepaper: Informing new engineering science research
| Autor: | Katherine Jeays-Ward, Nicola Murdoch Heron, Vee Mapunde, Ali Alazmani, Russell Pearson, Elena Mancuso, Sarah King, Paul F. Vollebregt, Peter Culmer, Richard M. Day, Michael Bryant, Lynne Corner |
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| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
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Social stigma
business.industry Mechanical Engineering Health technology General Medicine Research opportunities Engineering physics Unmet needs 03 medical and health sciences Engineering Urinary Incontinence 0302 clinical medicine Clinical pathway Inventions 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis Health care Related research Humans 030211 gastroenterology & hepatology Relevance (information retrieval) Sociology business Fecal Incontinence |
| Zdroj: | Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine. 233:138-153 |
| ISSN: | 2041-3033 0954-4119 |
| Popis: | Advances in healthcare technology for continence have historically been limited compared to other areas of medicine, reflecting the complexities of the condition and social stigma which act as a barrier to participation. This whitepaper has been developed to inspire and direct the engineering science community towards research opportunities that exist for continence technologies that address unmet needs in diagnosis, treatment and long-term management. Our aim is to pinpoint key challenges and highlight related research opportunities for novel technological advances. To do so, we draw on experience and expertise from academics, clinicians, patients and patient groups linked to continence healthcare. This is presented in four areas of consideration: the clinical pathway, patient perspective, research challenges and effective innovation. In each we introduce seminal research, background information and demonstrative case-studies, before discussing their relevance to engineering science researchers who are interested in approaching this overlooked but vital area of healthcare. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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