Culmer, P orcid.org/0000-0003-2867-0420, Alazmani, A orcid.org/0000-0001-8983-173X, Bryant, M orcid.org/0000-0003-4442-5169 et al. (9 more authors) (2019) Continence technologies whitepaper: Informing new engineering science research. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 233 (1). pp. 138-153. ISSN 0954-4119
Abstract
Advances in healthcare technology for continence have historically been limited compared to other areas of medicine, reflecting the complexities of the condition and social stigma which act as a barrier to participation. This whitepaper has been developed to inspire and direct the engineering science community towards research opportunities that exist for continence technologies that address unmet needs in diagnosis, treatment and long-term management. Our aim is to pinpoint key challenges and highlight related research opportunities for novel technological advances. To do so, we draw on experience and expertise from academics, clinicians, patients and patient groups linked to continence healthcare. This is presented in four areas of consideration: the clinical pathway, patient perspective, research challenges and effective innovation. In each we introduce seminal research, background information and demonstrative case-studies, before discussing their relevance to engineering science researchers who are interested in approaching this overlooked but vital area of healthcare.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2018, IMechE. This is an author produced version of a paper published in Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine. Reprinted by permission of SAGE Publications. |
Keywords: | Mechatronics in medicine; continence; biomedical devices; medical technologies; incontinence |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (Leeds) > Pollard Institute (Leeds) The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Mechanical Engineering (Leeds) > Institute of Engineering Systems and Design (iESD) (Leeds) The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Mechanical Engineering (Leeds) > Institute of Functional Surfaces (Leeds) |
Funding Information: | Funder Grant number EPSRC EP/N027345/1 |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 20 Jul 2018 09:49 |
Last Modified: | 01 Feb 2019 16:02 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
Identification Number: | 10.1177/0954411918784073 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:133542 |