To compare the efficacy of nebulisation therapy delivery for tracheostomised patients with or without Novel Mask Connector through experimental study
Care Process & Redesign
Technology
National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals
SingHealth
31 December 2022
To test the efficacy of the Novel Mask Connector (NVM) in enhancing nebulization therapy delivery for tracheostomised. The NVM enhances nebulization therapy efficacy and will be scaled hospital-wide following clinical trials.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Technology, Quality Improvement, Design Thinking, Clinical Practice Improvement, Medtech, Product Development, Prototyping Resources
About this Content
Aims
To test the efficacy of the Novel Mask Connector (NVM) in enhancing nebulization therapy delivery for tracheostomised patients.
Background
Nurses faced challenges keeping the nebulization chamber upright, compromising medication delivery.
Methods
Conducted experimental studies with 3D-printed prototypes to compare particle counts and residual volumes at different angles.
Results
NVM significantly improved particle delivery and reduced residual volumes across all tested conditions, with strong statistical significance (p<0.001).
Conclusion
The NVM enhances nebulization therapy efficacy and will be scaled hospital-wide following clinical trials.
Lessons Learnt
Collaborative prototyping and iterative testing improve innovation outcomes for clinical tools.
Keywords
Nebulization, Tracheostomy, Innovation, 3D Printing
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | Changi General Hospital |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Respiratory Therapy, Pulmonology |
Project Lead(s) | Lim Jia Yan |
Project Member(s) | Ma Chongyan |
Connect with this contributor!
Ms Lim Jia Yan - Jia_Yan_Lim@cgh.com.sg