Care home clinical skills training needs research
Accelerate developed a survey to identify the key determining factors driving demand for clinical skills training in the care home sector.
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Assessing the healthcare market for a plumbing innovation
Rotarad Ltd required a plumbing innovation market assessment survey. Rotarad manufactures a patented rotating valve kit for radiators which enables new or existing radiators to be rotated down to floor level for cleaning and decorating purposes – without having to remove or drain the radiator. The accessibility to the back of the radiator allows for … Read more
RAFI TONE innovation survey case study
In this case study, we discuss surveying innovation impact on asthma control in young children. Asthma is the most common lung condition in children in the UK, affecting around 1 in 11 children. Although there is no cure for asthma, it can usually be controlled through the use of medications which are normally in the … Read more
Assistive technology for dementia care
It is estimated that 850,000 people are living with dementia in the UK. In this case study, we discuss assessing the market for an assistive technology for dementia care. Assistive technology devices can aid people with dementia, and their carers, by providing technological solutions to some of the challenges associated with dementia care. The challenge … Read more
New product market research
New product market research for a new-to-market healthcare product is a core speciality at Accelerate. In this example, we researched the market for a product to aid the symptoms of diplopia. Diplopia, more often referred to as double vision, is a common complaint with an estimated 850,000 people suffering from the condition in the U.S.A … Read more
Bumblebee Pollen Substitute
Newcastle University wished to commission a piece of research to ascertain the need or willingness of the bumblebee producers to use a bumblebee pollen substitute as opposed to the current honeybee collected pollen. The challenge Bumblebees have been reared commercially since 1987 for the pollination of a range of soft fruits grown in poly-tunnels and … Read more
Market Assessment for Recap Health
Introduction Health2Works Limited specialises in producing web and mobile applications that help NHS and local government organisations support patients and clients. The company has recently developed a new product called Recap Health which is an online patient information and self-care platform. Recap Health enables clinicians to send personalised, relevant, digital health and social care content … Read more
Powered wheelchair market assessment
Introduction Many powered wheelchairs use heavy, out-dated technology and come with an out-dated, often complacent, customer experience. Accelerate Associates was appointed by Freedom One Life to examine the structure of the powered wheelchair market. The Challenge The client required a market assessment of the powered wheelchair market across the UK, Norway, Sweden, Germany and USA. … Read more
Market Assessment Case Study intra-operative cell salvage and swab washing
Introduction SwabTech Limited, a spin out from three NHS Trusts, is developing a device to automate the recovery of blood from surgical swabs in high blood loss surgery. The blood is subsequently processed via an intra-operative cell salvage system, for immediate infusion to the patient, providing an alternative to donated blood products and assisting the … Read more
Identifying potential academic collaboration partners in Australasia
Introduction Accelerate Associates completed a mapping exercise for The University of Exeter’s Environment and Sustainability Institute (ESI) to identify potential academic collaboration partners in the Australasian region. The ESI is an interdisciplinary centre leading cutting-edge research into solutions to problems of environmental change. The aim of the research was to identify overseas academic organisations and … Read more
