MidTECH Case Studies

Hoo-kOn IV Stand

Added on 21 May 2008 by Midtech

Community healthcare staff from Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust have invented a piece of equipment that will revolutionise the way intravenous (IV) drugs and fluids are given to patients in their own homes.

Dressing Loop

Added on 06 Dec 2007 by Midtech
This device is a rapid functional assessment tool to quickly determine whether a patient can carry out basic tasks before being discharged from hospital...

Let’s go to Languageland

Added on 06 Dec 2007 by Midtech
This is a CD Rom based speech and language therapy training package developed by Angela Wright at North Staffordshire PCT, aimed at establishing collaborative working between speech and language therapists (SLTs) and schools.

A novel application of Optical Coherence Tomography

Added on 06 Dec 2007 by Midtech
This is an in-situ optical imaging technique, from a team led by Monica Spiteri, Professor of Respiratory Medicine at University Hospital of North Staffordshire NHS Trust, for use in screening and diagnosing lung and other cancers.

Palliative Care Resource Booklet for Care Homes

Added on 06 Dec 2007 by Midtech
This is a simple-to-read information booklet written by Macmillan Nurse Christine Reddall from Warwickshire PCT. It covers the key areas of palliative care and is aimed specifically at staff in care homes.

Delivering…

Added on 06 Dec 2007 by Midtech
This is a user-friendly internet based planning and performance management tool developed at North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust

TC Keight Walking Stick

Added on 06 Dec 2007 by Midtech

The Keight multi-grip walking stick has been designed to provide three holding options for users. This provides additional choice, enabling the user to change the grip position in relation to their walking style and terrain conditions. This has several market opportunities for the elderly and disabled and for the wider walking and hiking markets

Coventry Bed Rail Use (CBRU) Risk Assessment Tool Resource Pack

Added on 06 Dec 2007 by Midtech

The Coventry Bed Rail Use (CBRU) risk assessment tool resource pack was developed and validated by UHCW and Coventry University to provide health care practitioners, especially nurses, with an evidence-based user-friendly means to risk assess patients.

Fabric Safety Bed Rails

Added on 06 Dec 2007 by Midtech

This safety innovation from Sandwell PCT incorporates lightweight fabric sides assembled on a folding tubular steel frame, which attach to a normal divan.