Program Overview

Program Overview

The university program focuses on Healthcare Product Design, specifically the Hand Hygiene Compliance project. This initiative includes various components, such as Hand Hygiene Compliance (2A) and Hand Hygiene Compliance (2B), as well as the development of the SterilEase Solace QuikStride - Compression Stocking System and the Pill Pall Device for Whole Tablet Administration.

Program Details

Project Components

• Hand Hygiene Compliance (2A)
• Hand Hygiene Compliance (2B)
• Hand Hygiene Compliance - SterilEase Solace QuikStride - Compression Stocking System
• Pill Pall Device for Whole Tablet Administration

Research Areas

The program addresses the overuse and misuse of topical steroid creams, a common issue in Singapore. It aims to raise awareness about the risks associated with improper or long-term use of these creams without medical guidance.

Team Members

Team members involved in this project include:

• Mohana Selvakumar
• Toh Wee Teck
• Dylan Mathew
• Tristan Million
• Chia Wee Hng
• Soh Ying Yu

Strategy

The initiative employs a three-part strategy to address gaps in patient knowledge and provide accessible educational resources:

• Comic strips using the Entertainment-Education Approach
• Infographics based on the Elaboration Likelihood Model
• Real patient stories guided by Social Cognitive Theory

Objective

The primary objective of this campaign is to reduce the misuse of steroid creams by educating patients about proper usage and the risks associated with long-term or improper use.