Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010)

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Innovative Biomedical Engineering Approaches for Diagnostic Device Development in Egypt's Resource-Limited Settings

Ahmed El-Masri, Ain Shams University Amirah Al-Sayed, Ain Shams University Hisham Mousa, Department of Civil Engineering, Minia University Sami Fathy, Minia University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18908394
Published: April 18, 2010

Abstract

In Egypt's resource-limited settings, there is a critical need for cost-effective and reliable diagnostic devices to address healthcare challenges. This research employed a mixed-methods approach, integrating laboratory experiments with user-centred design sessions. A prototype device's performance metrics were analysed using $R^2 = \frac{SS_{regression}}{SS_{total}}$ to assess the model fit, where $SS_{regression}$ is 0.75 and $SS_{total}$ is 1. This study also utilised robust standard errors for uncertainty quantification in the development process. Pilot testing revealed that the prototype device achieved a sensitivity of 92% with specificity at 88%, indicating its potential to meet clinical standards. The findings support the efficacy of the developed biomedical engineering approaches and highlight their applicability for resource-limited settings in Egypt. These methods can be scaled up to address broader diagnostic needs. Future research should focus on scaling these innovations through partnerships with local healthcare providers and further refining device performance in real-world conditions.

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Ahmed El-Masri, Amirah Al-Sayed, Hisham Mousa, Sami Fathy (2010). Innovative Biomedical Engineering Approaches for Diagnostic Device Development in Egypt's Resource-Limited Settings. African Learning Design, Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18908394

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Geographic Terms: Egypt Methodological/Thoretical Terms: Mixed-methodsQualitative ResearchQuantitative AnalysisIterative DesignPrototype Development

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