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1- What sustainability-related problem or need does your project address? What were you inspired by? What is/are the SDG/s you are tackling in your project? Include images and videos of similar projects
1- What sustainability-related problem or need does your project address? What were you inspired by? What is/are the SDG/s you are tackling in your project? Include images and videos of similar projects
The drug reminder and patient education device(Edu-Med)
addresses key sustainability and healthcare issues:
Medication Adherence: It helps improve adherence to prescribed medications, reducing health complications and hospital visits, as poor adherence affects up to 50% of patients globally.
Medication Waste: The device reduces unnecessary medication waste by reminding patients to take their correct dose at the right time, preventing unused medications from being discarded.
Lack of Patient Education: It provides personalized educational content on medications, enhancing patient knowledge about proper usage, side effects, and risks, which can improve treatment outcomes and safety.
Environmental Impact: By improving adherence and reducing waste, the device indirectly helps reduce the environmental impact of improper medication disposal.
Source of Inspiration:
Source of Inspiration:
The project is inspired by personal experiences through my working as a community pharmacist as the elderly patients facing challenges in medication adherence, as well as the global healthcare problem of medication non-adherence and lack of patient education.
3. SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) Tackled by the Project:
3. SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) Tackled by the Project:
The device directly contributes to several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being:
By improving medication adherence, the device contributes to better health outcomes for individuals, reducing complications from untreated conditions, and enhancing the overall quality of care.
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production:
The device helps reduce medication waste by ensuring patients take the right medications at the right time, promoting more responsible consumption and reducing unnecessary pharmaceutical waste.
SDG 13: Climate Action:
By indirectly reducing medication waste and its environmental impact, the device contributes to climate action by promoting sustainable practices within healthcare.
SDG 4: Quality Education:
Through its patient education component, the device contributes to providing accessible, high-quality education to patients about their medications, helping them make informed decisions.
Similar Projects:
Similar Projects:
A. MedMinder:
Description: A smart pill dispenser that reminds patients to take their medication at the right times. It also features a display for educational content and provides notifications to caregivers if medication is missed.
B. AdhereTech:
Description: A pill bottle that uses sensors to track when the bottle is opened. It sends reminders to the patient and alerts caregivers if a dose is missed. It helps with medication adherence and reduces waste.
C. Pillboxie:
Description: A mobile app that reminds users to take their medication, providing easy-to-understand notifications. Though not an RFID-based system, it emphasizes the importance of medication adherence.
2- Conduct a feasibility/impact assessment using the standard template and attach it below. How do you think this assessment will guide your design?
2- Conduct a feasibility/impact assessment using the standard template and attach it below. How do you think this assessment will guide your design?
Explain your impact assessment on those four pillars: social, economic, environmental, and natural resources. And, explain how this assessment will influence your project concept and goals.
Explain your impact assessment on those four pillars: social, economic, environmental, and natural resources. And, explain how this assessment will influence your project concept and goals.
Social Impact:
1- Does your prototype directly address a specific need or improve the quality of life for its target audience?
The drug reminder and patient education prototype directly addresses the need for improved medication adherence, particularly for elderly patients and individuals with chronic conditions, by providing reliable reminders, personalized educational content, and automated pill dispensing. This improves health outcomes, reduces stress, and enhances patient independence, ultimately leading to better disease management and quality of life.
2- Have you considered inclusivity or accessibility to ensure your solution benefits a diverse group of people?
The drug reminder and patient education prototype it will be designed with inclusivity in mind, featuring a simple user interface, auditory feedback, multilingual support, and customizable alerts for individuals with visual, auditory, or physical impairments. These features ensure the device is accessible and user-friendly for a diverse range of people, including elderly users and those with limited technological literacy.
Economic Impact:
1- Is your prototype designed to be affordable and cost-effective for its intended users?
Yes, it will be possible, but I'm not sure if it will be applicable during the initial launch phase.
2- Does your project contribute to local economic growth, such as supporting local manufacturing or jobs?
Yes, my project can contribute to local economic growth by supporting local manufacturing and potentially creating job opportunities in the production and assembly processes.
Environmental Impact:
1- Have you taken/going to take steps to use materials efficiently, reduce waste during production, or repurpose leftover materials from your prototype?
Material Selection: The use of plywood for the outer casing is a sustainable choice, as it is a renewable material and can be sourced locally, reducing transportation-related waste. Additionally, plywood can be repurposed for other projects, ensuring minimal waste after the prototype’s life cycle.
2- Does your solution promote environmental awareness or encourage sustainable practices in its intended use?
The solution promotes environmental awareness by reducing medication waste, using sustainable materials like plywood, and educating users on responsible medication disposal. This encourages eco-friendly practices and contributes to reducing environmental impact.
Natural Resources Impact:
1- Are you going to responsibly use sourced or recyclable materials in your prototype?
Yes, the prototype is designed to responsibly use sourced and recyclable materials. It incorporates plywood, a renewable and recyclable material, for the outer casing, and electronic components can be reused or repurposed in future projects. Additionally, any leftover materials, such as excess wiring or small parts, will be carefully managed to minimize waste and can be recycled or reused. This approach supports sustainability throughout the production process.
2- Does your solution help conserve essential natural resources like water or energy?
Yes, the solution helps conserve essential natural resources like energy and materials. By improving medication adherence, the device can reduce the need for additional medical treatments or hospital visits, indirectly conserving resources like healthcare energy and staff time. Additionally, the use of low-energy electronics and efficient materials ensures that the device operates with minimal power consumption, helping to conserve energy during its use.
3- Describe the project idea and general features. How would it work?
3- Describe the project idea and general features. How would it work?
The project aims to create a drug reminder and patient education device that helps users manage their medications effectively while also educating them about their prescriptions. The device combines automated reminders, interactive educational content, and increase the adherence of patient by tracking their medications
General Features:
Medication Reminders:
The device provides timely reminders to patients, notifying them when it’s time to take their medication. The reminders can be auditory, visual, or vibration-based, depending on the user’s preference and needs.
patient education (instructions about their medications +if there any important Drug- Drug interaction)
User-Friendly Interface:
It includes a simple, intuitive interface with large buttons or touchscreen options, ensuring accessibility for elderly or less tech-savvy users.
Remote Monitoring:
Caregivers or pharmacists can access the system remotely to monitor patient adherence and receive alerts if doses are missed. This feature ensures an extra layer of support.
4- Sketch your project: You may use pen and paper or a simple sketching tool like Microsoft Paint or Photoshop
4- Sketch your project: You may use pen and paper or a simple sketching tool like Microsoft Paint or Photoshop
Project Planning
Project Planning
5- Describe the Technical Modules that your project consists of
5- Describe the Technical Modules that your project consists of
Construction Parts
-whole device wil be made of plywood using laser cutter machine
and second part like drug storage container will be 3d printing
-Display:
An LCD screen to show the current time, alarm times,and instructions of the drug
Buttons:
Physical buttons for setting time and alarms, adjusting settings, and controlling the device. Could include basic controls like "Set," "Adjust," "Up," "Down," and "Snooze."
Input
(Sensing, Tactile Input, and/or Graphical Input)
Sensing:
Real-Time Clock (RTC) Module:
Keeps track of the current time and ensures the alarms are triggered at the correct times.
Action
(Physical and/or Graphic)
Buzzer or Speaker:
Emits an audible alarm when it’s time to take medication.
LED Indicators:
Blinks or changes color to provide visual cues alongside the audio alarm.
Graphical Actions:
Display Messages:
Shows messages like "Time to take medication," "Missed dose," or "Battery low." "take this medication after meal"
User Interface:
Displays the current settings, options for adjusting alarms, and other information.
Brain
An Arduino board would act as the smart device's brain that processes the Input and send orders to perform the Action
Power Management
The device contains an independent power source a battery.
6- How will you use tools like the laser cutter and 3D printer with sustainable materials to make your project eco-friendly? What materials will you use, and why are they sustainable choices?
6- How will you use tools like the laser cutter and 3D printer with sustainable materials to make your project eco-friendly? What materials will you use, and why are they sustainable choices?
Describe how your project will leverage maker tools like laser cutters or 3D printers to reduce waste, and increase maintainability. Also, explain your choice of materials such as fabric, plastic filament, or recycled plastic sheets to support green innovation. Select materials with low environmental impact, and explain their relevance to your project.
Laser Cutter Materials:
Bamboo Plywood: Renewable, durable, and lightweight.
Recycled Acrylic or PLA: Reduces plastic waste and is biodegradable or recyclable.
Recycled Cardboard/Paperboard: Reusable and recyclable for internal components or packaging.
3D Printer Materials:
Recycled PETG: Strong, durable, and recyclable.
PLA: Biodegradable, plant-based, and has a lower carbon footprint.
Recycled Nylon: Durable and flexible, reducing plastic waste.
Additional Sustainable Practices:
Use eco-friendly paints/coatings and minimalistic designs to reduce material waste.
Consider modular components to extend the device's lifespan and minimize e-waste.
7- Create a cardboard prototype of your project, demonstrating the project face as well as internal movements and mechanisms. Include a demo video and photos of the prototype.
7- Create a cardboard prototype of your project, demonstrating the project face as well as internal movements and mechanisms. Include a demo video and photos of the prototype.
under development, and I haven't settled on the idea yet.
8- Categorize your project’s User Features into: Minimum, Complete, and Nice-to-have features. List the required action and input components per feature.
8- Categorize your project’s User Features into: Minimum, Complete, and Nice-to-have features. List the required action and input components per feature.
Minimum Features: are the least amount of features that would demonstrate the coverage of all the technical modules and their complete integration
Complete Features: are the set of features that will complete your original project objective and vision
Nice-to-have Features: are the extra set of features that will make the project cooler, yet they need extra time, effort, and/or resources to finish
Minimum User Features
Medication Reminders
Action: Medication Reminder Trigger + instruction about one drug
Action: Medication Reminder Trigger + instruction about one drug
-The device stores the medication schedule (time, dosage, and frequency).
-The device stores the medication schedule (time, dosage, and frequency).
Alarm Setup:
Action: Display changes to show the current setting screen.
Sensing: Real-time clock (RTC) module tracks current time.
User Input: Buttons (e.g., up/down, select) to set the alarm time.
Sound Alarm with LED Indicator:
Action: Buzzer sounds and LED lights up when it’s time for medication.
Sensing: RTC module triggers the alarm at the set time.
User Input: None during alarm activation.
instruction setup
Complete User Features
Alarm Setup for more than one drug
Action: Display changes to show the current setting screen.
Sensing: Real-time clock (RTC) module tracks current time.
User Input: Buttons (e.g., up/down, select) to set the alarm time.
Sound Alarm with LED Indicator:
Action: Buzzer sounds and LED lights up when it’s time for medication.
Sensing: RTC module triggers the alarm at the set time.
User Input: None during alarm activation.
Nice-to-have User Features
customized schedule -medication, multiple instructions
Action: Allows different alarm times for different days or users.
Sensing: RTC module and microcontroller manage complex schedules.
User Input: Menu navigation and selection buttons.
9- How will you incorporate Arduino programming, sensors, and actuators to enhance the sustainability features of your project?
9- How will you incorporate Arduino programming, sensors, and actuators to enhance the sustainability features of your project?
Describe how you’ll use Arduino programming, along with sensors and actuators, to create functions that improve your project’s efficiency, reduce resource use, or monitor environmental impact.
To enhance sustainability my drug reminder device I can use Arduino programming, sensors, and actuators to:
Save Energy: Light and motion sensors adjust brightness and trigger power-saving modes when the device is idle.
Monitor Storage Conditions: Temperature and humidity sensors check that medications are stored correctly, preventing spoilage.
Track and Improve Efficiency: The system tracks medication adherence and environmental conditions, providing data to caregivers.
Promote Repairability: Arduino’s modular design allows easy part replacement, reducing e-waste.
10- What are the required electronic components and materials for the project?
10- What are the required electronic components and materials for the project?
Component/Material
Amount
Link
Arduino Uno
Arduino Uno
1
already have it.
DS3231 Real-Time Clock (RTC) Module
1
16x2 LCD with I2C Module
16x2 LCD with I2C Module
1
already have it.
buzzer
1
already have it.
LEDs
1-3
already have it.
Breadboard
1
already have it.
Jumper Wires
Jumper Wires
many
already have it.
resistors
1-3
already have it.
9 V DC adapter
1
already have it.
Battery
1
I don't know yet what is the type of battery should be used
11- What are the project tasks and its time-frame?
11- What are the project tasks and its time-frame?
Task
Sub-Tasks
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Research & Development phase
-Research more about my project idea implementation in real life , code wise ,the best design and any thing related to my proto-type
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cardboard design
-Develop initial design concepts using cardboard appeal to the user and integration with the electronics inside the device
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Programming & Integration with electronics
1-Arduino Code Setup
Initial Code Structure
Basic Time-Setting Functionality
Set up the basic Arduino program:
Include libraries for the Real-Time Clock (RTC).
Assign pins for buttons, LED, buzzer, and RTC.
Initialize the LCD display to show the current time and set alarms.
Write code to enable the user to adjust the current time using the buttons:
One button for incrementing the hours.
Another button for increasing the minutes.
Display the time on the screen in real-time.
Alarm Logic and Notification System
Implement Alarm Logic:
Set up the logic to handle multiple alarms.
Store alarm times in an array to manage different alarm schedules.
Implement patient education feature (instructions):
set up the logic code for instructions related to patient medications
initial Testing & Debugging+ intigration with cardboard design
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2-Design
1-Finalize enclosure design.
Design the Enclosure (Using Fusion 360)
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3-fabriaction
Use a 3D printer and laser cutter to build the enclosure:
3D print with PLA for a solid structure.
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Final Prototype Assembly and Integration
Here’s an even more concise summary:
Assemble Enclosure: Put together 3D-printed parts ,laser cutting parts , attach top cover, and align cut-outs for screen, buttons, buzzer, and ports.
Install Components: Mount Arduino, RTC, buttons, buzzer, Bluetooth, and display, securing wires to prevent interference.
Battery Integration: Secure rechargeable battery, ensure accessible charging port, and check voltage.
Wire Connections: Organize and connect wiring (power, ground, signals) without interference.
final Test and Debug: Power on and verify all components (screen, buttons, buzzer, Bluetooth), time-setting, alarms, and battery.
Adjustments: Adjust button placement, screen visibility, and ensure LED and buttons function correctly.
Review and Document: Confirm everything is installed and working, and document the process for future reference.
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