First Meeting
Title of Idea: Neck Support System for People with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder)
Description:
The idea was developed after a group member observed her grandmother, who suffers from emphysema, having discomfort when sleeping. The grandmother could not sleep lying down flat. She started off by sleeping upright on the couch, as she could not lean her head backward. This posture did not allow her to breath comfortably. So, she slept with her chin to her chest, eventually creating stress among the bones and muscles in the back of her neck.
With this in mind, the group plans on developing some sort of brace to relieve muscular strain and aid in air intake (keeping air passages unobstructed).
Plan of Action:
For next week, the group hopes to research COPD in greater detail, so we have a better understanding of the condition. Understanding the problem better would enable the group to devise an effective solution.
Possible Future Plan:
It would be valuable to visit patients at either Jefferson Hospital or the Temple Lung Center to interview those with COPD and those who have trouble sleeping. This will allow the group to hear the problem from people who experience it first hand.
Title of Idea: Neck Support System for People with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder)
Description:
The idea was developed after a group member observed her grandmother, who suffers from emphysema, having discomfort when sleeping. The grandmother could not sleep lying down flat. She started off by sleeping upright on the couch, as she could not lean her head backward. This posture did not allow her to breath comfortably. So, she slept with her chin to her chest, eventually creating stress among the bones and muscles in the back of her neck.
With this in mind, the group plans on developing some sort of brace to relieve muscular strain and aid in air intake (keeping air passages unobstructed).
Plan of Action:
For next week, the group hopes to research COPD in greater detail, so we have a better understanding of the condition. Understanding the problem better would enable the group to devise an effective solution.
Possible Future Plan:
It would be valuable to visit patients at either Jefferson Hospital or the Temple Lung Center to interview those with COPD and those who have trouble sleeping. This will allow the group to hear the problem from people who experience it first hand.
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