@inproceedings{267201f1c70d4a20872f0309faea9a47,
title = "Redesigning the Sputum Sample Container for TB Diagnosis to Minimize Aerosol Release and Decrease Manufacturing Material",
abstract = "Tuberculosis is an age-old disease still threatening public health worldwide. The therapies available and improved hygienic conditions contribute to its control in well established sanitary systems. However, with the emergence of new respiratory infectious diseases, prevention and timely diagnosis is the more effective intervention. Peru is the second country with the highest number of tuberculosis cases in the world. Critical challenges regarding screening include biosafety compliance during sample collection, transport and arrival at diagnosis centers. We established needs for improvement and the critical stages of the current process of sputum sampling to propose a redesign of the container to improve its use by both the patients and health personnel. A collaborative effort with the feedback of the users and the manufacturers allowed us to optimize dimensions and geometry while improving closure and overall biosafety with a 20% reduction in the material cost.",
keywords = "container design, ergonomic, sputum sample, tuberculosis, user experience",
author = "Midori Sanchez and Jennifer Wong and Antonella Delgado and Yerko Hinostroza and Casado, {Fanny L.}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2021 IEEE.; 2021 IEEE International Humanitarian Technology Conference, IHTC 2021 ; Conference date: 02-12-2021 Through 04-12-2021",
year = "2021",
doi = "10.1109/IHTC53077.2021.9698893",
language = "English",
series = "2021 IEEE International Humanitarian Technology Conference, IHTC 2021",
publisher = "Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.",
editor = "Miriam Cunningham and Cunningham, {Paul M}",
booktitle = "2021 IEEE International Humanitarian Technology Conference, IHTC 2021",
}
