Design of a Low-Cost Autoclave for Developing World Health Clinics
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Author(s)
Tao, Gregory D
Cho, Hallie Sue
Frey, Daniel
Winter, Amos G.
Date Issued
August 2012
Journal
Volume 7: 9th International Conference on Design Education; 24th International Conference on Design Theory and Methodology
Publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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Tao, Gregory D., Hallie S. Cho, Daniel Frey, and Amos G. Winter. “Design of a Low-Cost Autoclave for Developing World Health Clinics.” Volume 7: 9th International Conference on Design Education; 24th International Conference on Design Theory and Methodology (August 12, 2012).
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Abstract
Incidence of surgical site infection is 2–5 times higher in developing nations as compared to developed nations. A low-cost, easy to use autoclave was designed to address the unique technical, behavioral, and market challenges present in rural, health posts of the developing world. A thorough stakeholder analysis was performed very early in the design process to address non-technical needs for sustained user adoption as well as manufacturability and scalability. Twelve partnering clinics in Nepal trialed these autoclaves from July until December 2012. Usage statistics and follow-up observations highlight important factors for successful adoption. These findings were used to improve the autoclave design. The goal of this paper is to detail a case study and methodology to incorporate multiple stakeholder needs into the early design process.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Mechanical Engineering
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https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-71435
