Need Statements
Identified needs from previous needs assessments that you could take on.
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A way to reduce the time between patient arrival and medical decisions to catch time-sensitive complications
A way to ensure that patients understand risks and danger signs after leaving the hospital to promote seeking professional health care intervention
A way to communicate needs with the administration effectively
A way for women to self-abort safely to reduce maternal mortality
A way to reduce waiting time for women and families to receive their babies from NICU
A way to replace transfused blood used by patient to reduce their hospital stay after being discharged
A way to monitor progress of hepatocellular carcinoma during maternity
A way to check that surgical instruments are sharp for surgery to reduce surgical time
There is a need to reduce the effects of airborne carcinogens from the electrocautrery and diatomy machine in order to reduce the unpleasant smell and lung cancer risk.
A way to swaddle newborns for an extended time to ensure safety of infant.
A reliable way to keep peripheral IV in place without causing irritation or possible infection of surrounding skin.
A way to prevent blood loss of greater than 1.5L in order to prevent hypovolemic shock in mothers suffering from placental abruption.
Through the Global Health Design program, I was connected to clinicians, faculty and peers who inspired me to do my best work and helped me find my passion. Over 5 years after our initial trip to Ghana, I’m continuing the development of a product conceived in the program.
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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There are many ways to get involved in global health work with GHDI. From taking on a need statement, to participating in an opportunity, or becoming a partner.
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