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There's growing awareness among people in the world regarding chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, and that many individuals are actively monitoring their blood sugars and blood pressure levels at home. However, it's important to acknowledge that not everyone has equal access to technology or the ability to use technologically advanced applications or devices for health monitoring. 

There are already apps available that are fulfilling some of the evolving customer needs.Such as the iHealth app and Google Fit App which work seamlessly with self-monitoring mobile health devices – like glucose monitors, blood pressure monitors. One can view trend, track progress and share your data instantly.And then there are apps such as Meditracker , Health Engine and many others which brings some of these measurements into one place with other health information or online appointment or medication tracking.

However,limited health literacy, especially regarding the use of digital health tools,  hinder some individuals from effectively utilising technology for health monitoring. 

The solution is a simple solution, a mobile app that allows users to manage and track their health information conveniently and create their personal medical record.The app allows users to input and store their personal details, medical conditions, and contact information securely, input their medications, including dosage and frequency. It provides medication reminders to ensure adherence. It helps with health tracking to log and monitor essential health metrics such as blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and HbA1c. The platform may offer visualiations to help users understand trends over time. It also helps users to record upcoming doctor's appointments, including the doctor's name and date. In case of hospital admissions, details like the hospital name and admission date can be stored.

The solution boasts a user-friendly interface for easy data entry, ensuring that users, even without technical expertise, can navigate and use it effortlessly.

The solution will serves individuals who are seeking to manage their health effectively such as patients with chronic conditions to keep track of all these aspects of their health, Elderly Individuals particularly those living alone or with limited support, who may face difficulties in managing their health independently,family members or caregivers responsible for managing the health of loved ones and even individuals without chronic conditions who may want to monitor their fitness progress, track changes in their health metrics, or simply stay organized with their healthcare information.

Current Challenges and Underserved Needs:

Many individuals rely on paper records, memory, or disparate digital tools to manage their health information, leading to fragmentation and inefficiency. Certain demographic groups, such as the elderly or socioeconomically disadvantaged populations, may have limited access to or familiarity with technology, making it challenging to utilise existing digital health solutions effectively. Navigating the healthcare system can be daunting, especially for those managing chronic conditions. Coordinating care between multiple providers, understanding medical jargon, and adhering to treatment plans can be overwhelming.

Solution's Impact

The solution will provide a centralised platform for users to store and access all their health information, promoting organisation and efficiency. By offering medication reminders and tracking tools for vital signs, the solution helps users adhere to treatment plans and monitor their health progress more effectively. Users feel empowered to take an active role in managing their health, leading to better health outcomes and increased confidence in navigating the healthcare system. Efforts are made to ensure the solution is accessible to diverse populations, including those with limited technological proficiency, through user-friendly interfaces and possibly additional support services free of cost.

As a team, we are uniquely positioned to design and deliver this solution to the target population because we have firsthand experience and empathy for the challenges faced by individuals managing chronic conditions, including our own parents. My family have direct experience as caregivers for our parents who suffer from chronic conditions. This personal connection drives our passion and commitment to creating a solution that addresses the real-life challenges faced by our community. Our team consists of individuals with backgrounds in healthcare, digital health, and technology. We possess the necessary expertise to understand the complexities of the healthcare system and design innovative solutions to meet the needs of our target population. Although the company is located in Australia, I am originally from India and understand the cultural nuances and sensitivities surrounding health management within our community and other communities. This insight allows us to design a solution that is culturally appropriate and resonates with our target audience. We prioritise accessibility and inclusivity in our solution design, ensuring that it is user-friendly and accessible to individuals of all ages and technological proficiencies, including older adults like our parents. We will test our solution with members of our community to ensure that it meets their usability needs. We are committed to ongoing refinement and improvement of our solution based on feedback from our community. We view our community as partners in the design process and are dedicated to co-creating a solution that best serves their needs.

We have developed a functional prototype of our digital health platform, including both web-based and mobile interfaces. The prototype includes core features such as user registration, medication tracking, vital signs monitoring, appointment scheduling, and access to educational resources.

We believe that Solve can help us overcome specific financial and market barriers that we face in the development and implementation of our digital health platform. 

Solve can provide funding or investment opportunities to support the further development and scaling of our digital health platform. This financial support can help us cover expenses related to technology development, user testing, pilot deployments, and marketing efforts.

Solve can facilitate connections with various community stakeholders to better understand the cultural nuances and preferences of our target audience. By incorporating cultural insights into our platform design and outreach strategies, we can ensure that our solution is inclusive and resonates with diverse populations.We can refine our value proposition, target the right audience segments, and develop effective marketing and distribution strategies to overcome market barriers and achieve scalability

Our solution approaches the problem of health management in a new and significantly improved way by offering a comprehensive digital health platform that combines user-friendly interfaces, personalised features, and advanced data management capabilities.

Our platform integrates essential features such as medication tracking, blood sugar and blood pressure measurements, appointment scheduling and more. This comprehensive approach streamlines health management for users, eliminating the need to use multiple fragmented tools or platforms.

We prioritise personalisation and user-centric design in our platform, tailoring the user experience to meet the unique needs and preferences of individuals managing their health. Through personalised medication reminders, health insights, and educational content, we empower users to make informed decisions and take proactive steps towards better health outcomes.

We place a strong emphasis on accessibility and inclusivity in our platform design, ensuring that it is accessible to individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and technological proficiencies. By prioritising user-friendly interfaces, multilingual support, and culturally sensitive content, we aim to break down barriers to health management and reach underserved populations.As users increasingly embrace digital health solutions, our platform could catalyse broader shifts towards decentralised, patient-centered care models, driving positive changes in the healthcare industry as a whole.

A simplified explanation of our theory of change for our digital health platform.

The immediate outputs are that users have access to a user-friendly digital health platform, track their health information, including medications and vital signs, receive personalised support through medication reminders and educational resources.

The Short-Term Outcomes will be that the users experience increased awareness and understanding of their health status, more likely to adhere to their medication schedules and attend doctor appointments and feel supported and motivated to actively manage their health.

The Long-Term Outcomes will allow users to experience improved health outcomes, such as better control of chronic conditions and reduced hospitalisations, develop higher levels of satisfaction and confidence in managing their health and sustainable health behaviors and continue to use the platform to support their ongoing wellness.

The Evidence Supporting Our Theory of Change comes from research studies that digital health platforms can improve medication adherence and health outcomes for individuals with chronic conditions. User interviews and feedback sessions have indicated a desire for user-friendly health management tools that provide personalised support and facilitate community engagement.Process evaluations of similar digital health interventions have demonstrated the importance of user-centered design and comprehensive health tracking features in driving user engagement and behavior change.

References:

1. Patel S, Jacobus-Kantor L, Marshall L, Ritchie C, Kaplinski M, Khurana PS, Katz RJ. Mobilizing Your Medications: An Automated Medication Reminder Application for Mobile Phones and Hypertension Medication Adherence in a High-Risk Urban Population. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2013;7(3):630-639. doi:10.1177/193229681300700307
2. Smith A. The Growing Importance of Digital Health. Pew Research Center. 2019. Available at: https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2019/10/07/the-growing-importance-of-digital-health/.
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Our impact goals center around empowering individuals to take control of their health, improving health outcomes, and reducing disparities in access to healthcare. By monitoring the following indicators and regularly evaluating our progress towards our impact goals, we can ensure that our digital health platform is making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities. Additionally, we remain committed to continuous improvement and iteration based on feedback and data-driven insights to maximise our impact and reach.

The Indicators that will show impact would be improvement in health metrics over time, including reductions in blood pressure, blood sugar levels, or BMI among users tracking these metrics.

The number of time users consistently adhere to medication schedules, as measured by self-reported adherence data or medication refill rates and reductions in hospital readmission rates or emergency room visits among users with chronic conditions, indicating better management of their health. Growth in the number of users from underserved communities accessing the platform, as measured by demographic data collected during registration.

Analysis of demographic data to ensure  equitable representation and engagement across different demographic groups

Tracking of user engagement and behavior patterns over time to identify sustained usage and adherence to health management practices and Longitudinal studies or follow-up surveys assessing changes in health behaviors and outcomes months or years after initial plat form use.

The core technology powering our digital health platform is a combination of robust backend infrastructure, user-friendly frontend interfaces, and advanced data management capabilities. Here's a breakdown of the core technologies:

Backend Infrastructure:

We utilise cloud computing services Amazon Web Services (AWS), to host our platform securely and ensure scalability and reliability. We employ server-side programming languages like Python, Java, or Node.js to build the backend logic and functionality of our platform. We use relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB) to store and manage user data securely

Frontend Interfaces:

For this solution we have used cross-platform development frameworks React Native to build native-like experiences for both iOS and Android devices.

Data Management and Security:

We implement encryption techniques, such as SSL/TLS, to encrypt data transmitted between the client and server, ensuring data security and privacy.We employ role-based access control (RBAC) mechanisms to manage user access permissions and ensure that sensitive health information is only accessible to authorised individuals.We adhere to industry regulations and standards, such as HIPAA (in the United States) or GDPR (in the European Union), to ensure compliance with data protection and privacy regulations.

Machine Learning and Data Analytics 

We may incorporate machine learning algorithms and  data analytics tools to analyse user health data, identify patterns, and provide personalised insights and recommendations.We may develop predictive models to forecast health outcomes or detect early warning signs of potential health issues based on historical health data.

Full time Staff

Director

Contractors

Developers (India based):2

Our team has been working on developing our digital health solution for a few years.

As the sole trader in Australia and the developer team based in India, I am dedicated to fostering diversity, minimising barriers to opportunity, and cultivating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all team members of the software developer team. I have an understanding of the backgrounds of potential team members of the developer team, including considerations such as gender, ethnicity, socio-economic status, and educational background. Additionally, I make a point to visit the developer team in India regularly to ensure effective communication and collaboration.

While I haven't recruited any team members in Australia yet, when the time comes, I will uphold principles of fairness and equal opportunity. All candidates will be evaluated based on their skills, qualifications, and potential contributions to the project, without regard to factors such as gender, ethnicity, or nationality. My commitment lies in providing every team member with equal opportunities to thrive and succeed based on merit.

Our revenue model is similar to a low-income client model, focusing on providing access to our digital health services to individuals who may not otherwise afford them. We aim to generate revenue through a combination of fee-for-service offerings and partnerships with healthcare organisations, insurers, and government agencies.

We will offer our digital health platform as a subscription-based service, charging users a nominal fee for access to premium features and personalised health management tools. For more information on health trends and data analytics, in app purchases will be added. This fee-for-service model allows us to generate revenue directly from users while ensuring affordability and accessibility for individuals with limited financial means.

 We will explore partnerships and collaborations with healthcare providers, insurers, and government agencies to offer our digital health platform to underserved populations at subsidised or discounted rates. By partnering with organizations committed to improving healthcare access and outcomes, we can expand our reach and impact while generating revenue through service contracts and licensing agreements.

In addition to fee-for-service offerings and partnerships, we will use our funds to cover operational expenses and support initiatives to reach marginalised communities with limited access to healthcare resources.