Mpower The New Patient Lifeline

Designed and Developed bySushama Bhat B

Caroline CastellinoAllyn Rippin

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The Problem ED treatment rooms can be an isolating, stressful and dehumanizing experience for patients. A lack of information and loss of control can lead to anxiety, boredom and a sense of helplessness. The traditional bedside remote control offers patients limited function, flexibility and connectivity.

Our Solution Introducing Mpower, an innovative, universal “lifeline” designed to connect, engage and empower the “stranded” patient through information and positive engagement. With its colorful, wafer-thin design and user-friendly touchscreen, patients can access information about their progress, learn more about their caregivers and customize their rooms with relaxing video views of nature.

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Re-imagined Mpower prototypeExisting remote control

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Old vs. New

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Charges wirelessly

Clips onto wall or bedside rail

Detachable touchscreen transforms into handheld tablet for maximum mobility

Flexible + Functional + Patient Friendly

Adjustable neck for optimal positioning

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My view

My progress

My care

My roomNurse call button

Mpower touchscreen interface(not to scale)

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My room

“My room” gives patients control over the ambient environment, including TV, lighting and temperature

Designed to improve sensory experience and patient satisfaction

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My care

“My care” instantly connects patients with information about their caregivers

Using RFID technology, staff profiles automatically appear on screen as soon as doctor or nurse enter room

Caregivers report greater patient satisfaction when they know “Who is taking care of me?”

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My progress

“My progress” empowers patients with progress about their standing orders

Automatically refreshes when information becomes available

Alleviates anxiety by helping to answer “What am I waiting for?”

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My view

“My view” brings nature indoors with a selection of video “windows” and soothing sounds

Research shows that views of nature can speed healing and lower stress

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Thank you!

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