Last updated: 11/06/2024 19:15:39
Connecting Communities to Quality Healthcare Through Technology
HealthConnect is a comprehensive solution aimed at improving healthcare delivery in Zimbabwe, particularly in rural areas. By leveraging technology, we aim to enhance access to healthcare services through a telemedicine platform, a mobile health app, and an electronic health record (EHR) system. This project showcases our skills in designing and developing web and app solutions tailored to the unique challenges of the Zimbabwean healthcare system.
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Secure Video Consultations: Facilitates remote consultations between patients and healthcare providers.
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Appointment Scheduling and Reminders: Allows patients to book and receive reminders for their appointments.
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Prescription Management: Enables management and refill requests for prescriptions.
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EHR Integration: Seamless access to patient data through integration with electronic health records.
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Patient Education Resources: Provides access to educational resources and wellness tools.
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Symptom Checker and Health Assessment: Tools for initial health assessments and symptom checking.
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Personalized Health Tracking: Monitoring of vital signs and medication adherence.
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Telemedicine Access: Remote consultations via the app.
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Health Education Content: Resources tailored to local health needs.
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Wearable Device Integration: Real-time health data collection through wearable devices.
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Secure Storage and Retrieval: Ensures patient health information is securely stored and accessible.
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Customizable Templates: Templates for patient charts and clinical notes.
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Interoperability: Compatible with other healthcare systems and databases.
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Role-Based Access Control: Ensures data security and privacy.
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Analytics and Reporting: Provides tools for healthcare providers to analyze and report patient data.
Our design principles focus on creating intuitive and user-friendly interfaces for both web and mobile platforms, ensuring accessibility and ease of use for all users.
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Front-End: React.js, HTML5,
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Back-End: Node.js, Express.js
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Database: MongoDB
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Testing: Jest, Enzyme
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Version Control: Git, GitHub
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Frontend Framework: We considered Vue.js but chose React.js for its popularity and strong community support.
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Backend Framework: We considered Django but chose Express.js for its flexibility and suitability for building RESTful APIs.
Include case studies and testimonials from healthcare providers and patients who have used our solutions, demonstrating the positive impact on access to healthcare services and patient outcomes.
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AI-Powered Health Insights: Implement AI algorithms for predictive health insights.
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Expanded Wearable Support: Integrate with more wearable devices for comprehensive health tracking.
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Localization: Add support for multiple languages and local dialects.
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Offline Capabilities: Develop offline functionality for areas with limited internet access.
For inquiries or collaboration opportunities, please contact us at:
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Email: misheckgogo45@gmail.com
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Email: digreatbrian@gmail.com
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LinkedIn:
We welcome contributions from the community. Please read our CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines on how to contribute to this project.
This project is licensed under the ALX programme.
We would like to thank all healthcare professionals and patients who have provided valuable feedback and support throughout the development of HealthConnect.
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