At the SCL Agency, we are committed to fostering researchers at every stage of their careers. Recently, we had the pleasure of working with Eeshana Amit Naik from Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College during her work experience.
As part of her introduction to research, Eeshana conducted a desktop literature review on innovative digital health tools, which built on her keen interest in the field.
Her findings provide overviews of several digital health tools currently making an impact on global health and well-being. Here’s Eeshana’s report:
"Hello, my name is Eeshana Amit Naik, and I was very lucky to have the opportunity to complete a week of work experience at The SCL Agency. During the week, I gained more of an insight into the research and science field.
Throughout the week I completed various research projects including looking at world observance days, exploring different software and evaluating which may provide the best user experience, and a photovoice research project on well-being around Wrexham University. We also visited the TV and podcasting studios at Wrexham University and it showed me the possibilities when it comes to merging traditional science research with creative methods.
Dr. Voice
Following my passion for science and digital health tools, I had earlier developed an idea/solution to the delay many people face in receiving health support, called Dr. Voice. Dr. Voice is a concept for a voice-automated app that acts as a bridge between patients and healthcare professionals in times of emergencies.
When activated, it would interact with the patient and their records and health data and makes logical decisions with the hope of saving lives. My vision for this was to remove barriers to medical help being provided in complex situations.
I was interested to find out what digital health tools are already in action, and I hoped to discover further inspirations for Dr. Voice.
Jali is a platform available on WhatsApp in Kenya. It provides essential healthcare information to users, helping to prevent neglected health issues and promote overall well-being. The tool is particularly effective due to the widespread use of WhatsApp in Kenya, making valuable health information accessible to a large audience.
Doctolib Siilo is a secure communication application designed for healthcare professionals. It addresses the challenges of slow and insecure communication platforms, enhancing efficiency and safeguarding patient data. Popular in Europe, this tool could have global applications, improving healthcare delivery through better professional communication.
Patient Access connects users with local health services, allowing them to book appointments, order prescriptions, and access various health services. While it offers significant convenience, potential issues include the lack of integrated patient data across different regions, which is crucial for its global efficacy.
CardMedic is a translation app designed to overcome communication barriers between patients and doctors. It provides clinically interpreted interactions in over 50 languages, sign language, and read-aloud formats. Currently used in UK hospitals, CardMedic has the potential to be implemented worldwide, addressing a common challenge in healthcare communication.
Conclusion
Having investigated more digital health tools, I can see the gaps they can fill and the processes they could streamline when it comes to delivering equal and effective health services. The digital tools I reviewed are already making positive changes in people’s lives, and I hope Dr. Voice will go on to do this someday as well."
We are proud to support and encourage emerging researchers like Eeshana, who bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to the forefront of healthcare solutions, and we hope to welcome her back again soon!
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