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Reverse innovation in maternal health.

Authors :
Firoz, Tabassum
Makanga, Prestige Tatenda
Nathan, Hannah L.
Payne, Beth
Magee, Laura A.
Source :
Obstetric Medicine (1753-495X). Sep2017, Vol. 10 Issue 3, p113-119. 7p. 4 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Reverse innovation, defined as the flow of ideas from low- to high-income settings, is gaining traction in healthcare. With an increasing focus on value, investing in low-cost but effective and innovative solutions can be of mutual benefit to both high- and low-income countries. Reverse innovation has a role in addressing maternal health challenges in high-income countries by harnessing these innovative solutions for vulnerable populations especially in rural and remote regions. In this paper, we present three examples of 'reverse innovation' for maternal health: a low-cost, easy-to-use blood pressure device (CRADLE), a diagnostic algorithm (mini PIERS) and accompanying mobile app (PIERS on the Move), and a novel method for mapping maternal outcomes (MOM). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1753495X
Volume :
10
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Obstetric Medicine (1753-495X)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
125575620
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/1753495X17700515