Need Statements
Identified needs from previous needs assessments that you could take on.
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A way to detect dropped surgical instruments and alert surgery personnel during surgeries to prevent surgical personnel from injuring themselves
A way to monitor fetal heart rate in mothers without requiring the mothers to not move
A way to prevent blood from backing up into the IV tube to prevent excess blood loss
A way to increase the durability of blood pressure devices
A way to prevent surgeon’s sweat from interfering in surgeries
A way to easily administer an epidural to overweight patients to reduce prep time
A way to prevent doctors from slipping on body fluids in the theater
A way to conserve electricity in the gynaecological clinics after-hours
A way to differentiate between a placenta abruption and placenta previa in the labor ward to reduce maternal mortality rate of antepartum hemorrhage and infant mortality
A way to ensure urine is guided completely from patient bladder to urine bag to prevent urinary tract infections
A way to remove blood clots from body cavity during any open abdomen procedure to reduce operation time
A way to prevent surgical personnel from being poked by sharps during surgery to prevent blood contamination
GHDI provided me with am amazing opportunity to apply the skills I had been learning in school to a real and complex design opportunity. My team and I were given the freedom to explore design as it relates to healthcare while also receiving the support we needed to thrive. We developed authentic collaborations with healthcare providers, which enhanced our understanding of obstetrics, our design, and our experience in Ghana.
What to Know About The Global Health Design Initiative
Program History
GHDI has been working with stakeholders for more than eight years to identify and address global health design challenges. Learn more about our history and core values.
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Project Outcomes
Since inception, we have worked on projects in maternal health, family planning, minimally invasive surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and more. Explore our past and current projects.
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