Together for Cardiac Care
2021
Research & Team Lead
Bridging communication between care providers via the
NHS patient profile system; to improve cardiovascular
health through early detection in primary school as a means
of prevention.
In collaboration with Anushree Chokappa, Charvi Uphadye, Kano Hashida, and Yi Han.
NHS patient profile system; to improve cardiovascular
health through early detection in primary school as a means
of prevention.
In collaboration with Anushree Chokappa, Charvi Uphadye, Kano Hashida, and Yi Han.
o.1 Identification
The Problem
We identified a communication gap between current health and education systems. Patients do not see their doctors enough, and school children are being exposed to risk factors their care providers may not be aware of.
The compounding socio-economic barriers prevent cardiovascular symptoms from being detected at an early age.
The compounding socio-economic barriers prevent cardiovascular symptoms from being detected at an early age.
o2. Proposal
The Outcome
Our program integrates the primary school and NHS system, where general health data is gathered overtime, by teachers in collaboration with parents. Through a concept called flagging, doctors are notified of potential risks, enabling appropriate future care decisions. Dividing responsibilities helps overcome systemic barriers and facilitate equity in cardiovascular care.
03. Discovery
Research & Key Insights
Our insights developed through desk research, mind mapping, interviews, and engagement tools. Our key insight is that:
In order to improve cardiovascular health and address health inequalities – a communication channel must be built between GPs and teachers, where one does not currently exist.
Through our interviews, we formed the conclusion that:
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In order to improve cardiovascular health and address health inequalities – a communication channel must be built between GPs and teachers, where one does not currently exist.
Through our interviews, we formed the conclusion that:
- Those of low socio-economic status face many barriers, therefore our solution should not place the onus on the individual
- A successful program ensures that preventative methods and early detection are possible, is inclusive and empowering to all its participants.
04. Development
Impact and System
Program Impact
We can reduce inequalities by improving access to health care. By taking the onus off the individual, we acknowledge the barriers they may face in regards to health and care decisions.
Systems Thinking
We can reduce inequalities by improving access to health care. By taking the onus off the individual, we acknowledge barriers they may face in regards to health and care decisions.
We can reduce inequalities by improving access to health care. By taking the onus off the individual, we acknowledge the barriers they may face in regards to health and care decisions.
Systems Thinking
We can reduce inequalities by improving access to health care. By taking the onus off the individual, we acknowledge barriers they may face in regards to health and care decisions.
05. Refinement
Future Projections
Strengths & Scope
Potential Barriers
- Integrating the program into all levels of schools.
- This program does not have any financial expectations from its participants.
- It reduces barriers to healthcare rather than placing the onus on an individual.
- Tracking of Healthcare is Normalised
- The collected data can be used to construct social programs, improved healthcare recommendations and guided funding allocations.
Potential Barriers
- The budget and administration required to build this program could be costly.
- Syncing systems between the NHS and school systems could be complex with a steep learning curve.
- Teachers and doctors already carry a heavy workload and the addition of this program may not be welcome.
- Parents may not wish to partake in this program.
- Irregular attendance of the child might pose irregularities.
- Opting out of this program is possible if required.
