Wham! Interactive Medical Solutions

interactive medical solutions
Maxwell Abbott
Connie Chung
Jason Bailey

Design Development
03.12.08


concept creation
Maxwell Abbott
Connie Chung
Jason Bailey

Design Development
03.12.08


exploring the concepts
Maxwell Abbott
Connie Chung
Jason Bailey

Design Development
03.12.08

After School Fitness Center Schools Community Centers
Crime Reduction Childcare Youth Fitness Community Collaboration

Keeping Kids off Street Keeping Kids off Street Interactive Physical Education Youth/Adult Fitness

Youth Fitness Youth Fitness Responsible Gaming Teach Sharing

Filtering Game Content Introduce Fitness Routine Teach Sharing Entertainment

Teach Sharing Entertainment Social Collaboration Keeps Kids off Streets

Entertainment Teach Sharing Teach Sharing Mental Stimulation

Mental Stimulation Mental Stimulation Mental Stimulation Raise Fitness Interest

Start off at hospitals/rehabilitation centers. If successful branch out to other opportunities.

Offer a less complex version for people to purchase in order to rehabilitate/exercise in the comfort of their own
homes.

Patients will rarely ever need assistance in rehabilitation process.

Rehabilitation games could lead to other types of ﬁtness games (ie games that speciﬁcally focus on burning fat, or
games that focus on core strength to prevent and alleviate back pain for the older demographic).


concept creation
Maxwell Abbott
Connie Chung
Jason Bailey

Design Development
03.12.08

Problem...
high cost for patients and insurance companies for doctors visits
hassle making repeated visits to doctor/rehabilitation center
long waiting room times
opportunity costs for parents escorting (lost wages, wait times, etc)

Solution...
to provide:
a user friendly, interactive game to aid in the rehabilitation and healing process for children
to redesign exercise cards for children
lower costs for insurance companies
fewer visits to the doctors office
a method for easy assessment


identifying the problem
Maxwell Abbott
Connie Chung
Jason Bailey

Design Development “ W h a t Tr i n a t h e Tr a i n e r s a y s
03.12.08
about the problem”

Children who suffer from Cerebral Palsy, must participate in
rehabilitation practices that can be boring, tedious and, one
dimensional. Children experience doctors visits that can be
frightening, or intimidating, and can discourage the family from
successful completion of their prescribed program.


concept creation
Maxwell Abbott
Connie Chung
Jason Bailey

Design Development
03.12.08 D r. Ya y S a y s ,

“ We h a v e a S o l u t i o n ! ”

To provide an alternative to existing CP therapy exercises that will engage, and ultimately
improve the over all condition of the child. By redesigning the rehabilitation process to suit
the needs of those children, we believe it will provide increased results than existing
conventional methods.

Children today are becoming much more accustomed to interacting with technology than
generations prior. We feel it is important for the CP therapy programs to adapt to this
evolution.


researching the disease
Maxwell Abbott
Connie Chung
Jason Bailey

Design Development
03.12.08

“What is Cerebral Palsy?”

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a disorder that affects muscle tone, movement, and motor skills (the ability to move

in a coordinated and purposeful way). Cerebral palsy can also lead to other health issues, including vision,

hearing, and speech problems, and learning disabilities.

CP is usually caused by brain damage that occurs before or during a child’s birth, or during the first 3 to 5

years of a child’s life. There is no cure for CP, but treatment, therapy, special equipment, and, in some

cases, surgery can help a child who is living with the condition

The three types of CP are:

  1.  spastic cerebral palsy — causes stiffness and movement difficulties

  2.  athetoid cerebral palsy — leads to involuntary and uncontrolled movements

  3.  ataxic cerebral palsy — causes a disturbed sense of balance and depth perception


researching the disease
Maxwell Abbott

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Connie Chung
Jason Bailey

Design Development
03.12.08

“What is Cerebral Palsy?”

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a disorder that affects muscle tone, movement, and motor skills (the ability to move

in a coordinated and purposeful way). Cerebral palsy can also lead to other health issues, including vision,

hearing, and speech problems, and learning disabilities.

CP is usually caused by brain damage that occurs before or during a child’s birth, or during the first 3 to 5

years of a child’s life. There is no cure for CP, but treatment, therapy, special equipment, and, in some

cases, surgery can help a child who is living with the condition

The three types of CP are:

  1.  spastic cerebral palsy — causes stiffness and movement difficulties

  2.  athetoid cerebral palsy — leads to involuntary and uncontrolled movements

  3.  ataxic cerebral palsy — causes a disturbed sense of balance and depth perception


Final Personas
Maxwell Abbott
Connie Chung
Jason Bailey

Design Development
03.12.08

needs vs. functions + features
Maxwell Abbott
Connie Chung
Jason Bailey

Design Development
03.12.08


storyboards
Maxwell Abbott
Connie Chung
Jason Bailey
patient
Design Development Duncan visits Doctor to
03.12.08 get his therapy regimen
to cope with his Athetoid therapy
Cerebral Palsy. He
wishes he could play
nurse assists patient with
soccer, it is his favorite
sport.
regular routines. Duncan new concept
feels bored and hates the
sterile environment. Doctors office recieves informa-
tion about new Wham interac-
assessment
tive program. They sign up
Doctor assesses the case of
because it means less patient
the patient and whether he, or
visits.
she is eligible for Wham
program. Duncan is eligible and
begins experiencing an new
rehabilitation program.

“
Duncans Mom Says:
experience
Duncan is a lot more excited
at home
Duncan is able to practice on his own with his own fun cards. He
when it is time to do his physical can also play his game on his tv and have fun while doing it.
Duncan is now less resistant to do his at home exercises because
therapy and it is much easy to they are less boring then before. He really loves the soccer game
because it makes him feel like he is really playing!
get him to do his entire

quot;
therapy
waiting room
When Duncan plays the game in the doctors office, the nurses can
help the doctor assess the progress of his program. They can
assign new levels in the program, and get him excited about the
next level of the program.


storyboards
Maxwell Abbott
Connie Chung
Jason Bailey
patient
Design Development Candice visits Doctor to
03.12.08 get his therapy regimen
to cope with his Ataxic therapy
Cerebral Palsy. She really
wishes she could ride a
nurse assists patient with
bike, but her balance isnt
very good.
regular routines. Candice new concept
feels bored and hates the
sterile environment. Doctors office recieves informa-
assessment
visits.
program. Canice is eligible and
Revised Persona #1

“
Candice’ Dad Says: experience

at home
Just last night, Candice told me Candice is able to practice on her own with his own fun cards. She
can also play her game on her tv and have fun while doing it.
how much she loves playing the Candice is now less resistant to do her at home exercises because
they are less boring then before. She really loves the bike race
game because she gets to feel like she is riding a real bike!
balance beam game. She wants

to play it all the time! Her sister waiting room
Candice Hanes When Candice plays the game in the doctors office, the nurses

quot;
plays with her and they both can help the doctor assess the progress of her program. They can
16 year old female
assign new levels in the program, and get her excited about the
suffers from ataxic cerebral palsy next level of the program.
feel like gymnasts!
St. Louis, Missouri

Mild severity case in which she experiences a
disturbed sense of balance and depth perception

In Grade ten at a public school

Very outgoing and involved with several school
activities

Attends a gymnastics club at a nearby sports club


storyboards
Maxwell Abbott
Connie Chung
Jason Bailey
patient
Design Development Jessica visits Doctor to
03.12.08 get her therapy regimen
to cope with her Spastic therapy
Cerebral Palsy. Jessica
really admires her older nurse assists patient with
sister who does regular routines. Jessica
gymnastics and wishes feels bored and hates the new concept
she could do them too. sterile environment. The
Doctors office recieves informa-
activities are boring and
assessment
tedious
visits.
J e s s i c a ’s M o m S a y s : program. Jessica is eligible and

“
experience
I can’t believe how much Jessica
at home
loves doing her therapy Jessica is able to practice on her own with her own fun cards. She
can also play her game on her tv and have fun while doing it.
Jessica is now less resistant to do her at home exercises because
homework. It used to be a they are less boring then before. Jessica loves to play the
balancing beam game because she gets to be involved with
constant trouble. She is now gymnastics.

quot;
enthusiastic about it and is
waiting room
When Jessica plays the game in the doctors office, the nurses can
already showing improved mobility Jessica Cochen Jessica is 9 years old

She suffers from medium-to-severe spastic help the doctor assess the progress of his program. They can
Cerbral Palsy
Stamford, Connecticut
Spends most hours in a wheel a chair at home

Is home schooled at second grade level

Jessica shy, and loves being outside

She dreams of being a ballerina

Is an only child with a live-in-therapist who
teaches her Yoga and exercise routine

She hates stretching because its painful for her
but doesn’t mind the strengthening routine


storyboards
Maxwell Abbott
Connie Chung
Jason Bailey participant
Sandy is Jessica’s
Design Development mother and struggles
03.12.08 with balancing time therapy
taking care of Jessica’s
Cerebral Palsy, caring for
Sandy spends a lot of time
2 other daughters and
work. She loves Jessica
driving Jessica to and from new concept
her physical therapy. This
very much and wishes
cuts into time with the other Doctors office recieves informa-
she could find a way to
daughters and work. tion about new Wham interac-
assessment
help her get improve.
visits.
program. Jessica is eligible and
J e s s i c a ’s M o m S a y s : begins experiencing an new

“
experience

Sandy Cochen
I can’t believe how much Jessica
at home
loves doing her therapy Jessica is able to practice on his own with his own fun cards. She
lives in Bryn Mawr Pennsylvania can also play her game on her tv and have fun while doing it.
homework. It used to be a 45 years old, single mother to Jessica Jessica is now less resistant to do her at home exercises, this is a
1 child who suffers from CP huge releif to Sandy. Now she can spend some time caring for her
constant trouble. She is now 2 other healthy children other daughters, time at work, and maybe even some time for
Independantly weathy and able to stay home herself.

quot;
with her children
enthusiastic about it and is
Is very close with her three girls

keeps her 3 daughters involved in Jessica’s therapy waiting room
already showing improved mobility Wham concept can make therapy fun for the whole When Duncan plays the game in the doctors office, the nurses can
family, even those withough CP. help the doctor assess the progress of his program. They can


prototyping framework
Maxwell Abbott
Connie Chung
Jason Bailey

Design Development
meet the
03.12.08


team! Trina the Trainer
Dr. Yay!
interactive mentor exercise coach
process recorder participates in therapy
health coach personal motivator
medical guide friend


interactive gaming
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Interactive Prototype Features
provide rehabilitation in game format
to enable exercises to be done in the comfort of your own home
make rehabilitation more entertaining for children
opportunity to fulfill emotional desires

.


Prototype - Balance interactive game
Maxwell Abbott
Connie Chung
Jason Bailey

Design Development
Prototype Evolution: Screenshot III
03.12.08

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Prototype - Core strength interactive game
Maxwell Abbott
Connie Chung
Jason Bailey

Design Development Hey! Let’s play soccer!
03.12.08 Try to save my shots
from going into the
goal!


Prototype - Core strength interactive game
Maxwell Abbott
Connie Chung
Jason Bailey

Design Development
03.12.08


Prototype - Arm Cycling
Maxwell Abbott
Connie Chung
Jason Bailey

Design Development
03.12.08
**possible additional equipment

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exercise cards

Exercise Card Prototype Features
re-designed to appeal to children
trainer and doctor explain and demonstrate the exercises
durable, waterproof, laminated for easy transport
illustrated in a fun entertaining way

.


Prototype Development - Balancing
Maxwell Abbott
Connie Chung
Jason Bailey

Design Development
03.12.08

from this...

...to this!!
Front: Back:


Prototype Development - Core
Maxwell Abbott
Connie Chung
Jason Bailey

Design Development
03.12.08

from this...

...to this!!
Front: Back:


Prototype Development - Lower Body
Maxwell Abbott
Connie Chung
Jason Bailey

Design Development
03.12.08

from this...

...to this!!
Front: Back:


Shortcomings and Limitations
Maxwell Abbott
Connie Chung
Jason Bailey

Design Development
03.12.08
Parents do not approve of kids playing video games.

Insurance does not cover.

It is successful with the children but not with the older patients or vice versa.

Games may be hard to follow and may constantly need simplifying.

Implementing new technology in an old system.

Technical difficulties may slow down the program and process of achieving fitness goal.

If the program is used at home without professional assistance, patients will lack motivation.


Future Ideas
Maxwell Abbott
Connie Chung
Jason Bailey

Design Development
03.12.08 Future Ideas. What else is possible? How can your solution be expanded in the future?

Branch out to other opportunities such as communities, and after school programs.
Offer a less complex version for people to purchase in order to rehabilitate in the comfort of their own
homes.

Patients will rarely ever need assistance in rehabilitation process

Rehabilitation games could lead to other types of fitness games

Games can become more commercialized; used for exercise and entertainment, not just rehabilitation
(i.e. Wii Fit)


bibliography
Maxwell Abbott
Connie Chung
Imprint: Interactive Technology Inc.. 6 May 2008. http://www.imprintit.com
Jason Bailey
Hoffman, Hunter. Imprint: Interactive Technology Inc.. Cooper Hewitt . 6 May 2008
Design Development http://triennial.cooperhewitt.org/designers/hunter-hoffman
03.12.08
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quot;Physical Therapy.quot; Kids Health. 6 May 2008 http://kidshealth.org/parent/system/ill/
phys_therapy.html

quot;TheraSuit.quot; Pediatric Physical Therapy. 6 May 2008 http://kidshealth.org/parent/
system/ill/phys_therapy.html

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ExerciseKits.html

Pediatrics APTA. 6 May 2008 http://www.pediatricapta.org

quot;Physical Therapy.quot; 6 May 2008 http://wapedia.mobi/en/Physical_therapy?t=2.2.#2.5.

“Sports & Leisure.quot; United Cerebral Palsy. 6 May 2008 http://www.ucp.org/
ucp_channeldoc.cfm/1/15/15/15-15/644

Tanner, Lindsey. quot;Doctors use Wii games for rehab therapy.quot; The Boston Globe
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2008/02/08/doctors_use_wii_games_for_rehab_therapy/

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