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Continence technologies whitepaper: Informing new engineering science research
- Source :
- Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine. 233:138-153
- Publication Year :
- 2018
- Publisher :
- SAGE Publications, 2018.
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Abstract
- Advances in healthcare technology for continence have historically been limited compared to other areas of medicine, reflecting the complexities of the condition and social stigma which act as a barrier to participation. This whitepaper has been developed to inspire and direct the engineering science community towards research opportunities that exist for continence technologies that address unmet needs in diagnosis, treatment and long-term management. Our aim is to pinpoint key challenges and highlight related research opportunities for novel technological advances. To do so, we draw on experience and expertise from academics, clinicians, patients and patient groups linked to continence healthcare. This is presented in four areas of consideration: the clinical pathway, patient perspective, research challenges and effective innovation. In each we introduce seminal research, background information and demonstrative case-studies, before discussing their relevance to engineering science researchers who are interested in approaching this overlooked but vital area of healthcare.
- Subjects :
- Social stigma
business.industry
Mechanical Engineering
Health technology
General Medicine
Research opportunities
Engineering physics
Unmet needs
03 medical and health sciences
Engineering
Urinary Incontinence
0302 clinical medicine
Clinical pathway
Inventions
030220 oncology & carcinogenesis
Health care
Related research
Humans
030211 gastroenterology & hepatology
Relevance (information retrieval)
Sociology
business
Fecal Incontinence
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 20413033 and 09544119
- Volume :
- 233
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....4b3e79686e7beec59a3adf286025ebe3
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0954411918784073