Conceptual design of a mobile clinic for primary health care
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design concept; computer simulation; computational fluid dynamics; mobile units; community care.Abstract
Mobile clinics have become a viable alternative for bringing primary healthcare to rural communities. Therefore, the government of Manabí is interested in promoting the use of these clinics to provide healthcare in hard-to-reach communities. Addressing this issue, the present work aims to create the conceptual design of a mobile clinic for primary health care in the remote rural communities of Manabí province. In the initial stage, the conceptual design was developed based on Ullman's methodology, which included defining the clinic's structural composition, furniture, chassis type selection, and indicator panel. Additionally, a structural integrity analysis was conducted using the finite element method (FEM). The final results allowed for the conceptual design of a mobile clinic derived from the transformation of a conventional passenger transport bus, based on scientifically grounded criteria and in compliance with the regulations established by the MSP for this type of clinic. It was verified that the structure could maintain its structural integrity under the loads experienced during driving and service delivery (FS=1,92). In conclusion, the design was comprehensively approached, resulting in a virtual prototype of a mobile clinic that meets the functionality, resistance, and ergonomics requirements for primary health care service delivery.
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