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Amicable Medical Toys

The CHRU DOUD is an Informative and Comforting Friend to Child Patients

— March 31, 2013 — Tech
Hospitals are scary places for people of all ages, especially children. The development of the CHRU DOUD was was intended as a solution to alleviating the anxiety of young patients as they undergo testing and search for distractions and entertainment during long days cooped up in clinical wards.

Desginer Hortense Desodt worked as part of a team to create this hi-tech and versatile toy. The DOUD could be connected to medical equipment like hemodialysis machines, serving as a timer so that its kid companion can get an idea about when his treatment will be complete. The illuminating blue belly of the CHRU DOUD is its simple digital display that can flash as an alert for taking drugs. Lastly, but not least significantly, the durable silicone plaything is an anti-stress companion that features in delightfully diverting computer games.
Trend Themes
1. Hi-tech Medical Toys - Developing hi-tech toys for medical settings can help alleviate anxiety in young patients and provide entertainment during their hospital stay.
2. Connected Medical Equipment - Connecting toys to medical equipment can help children understand and participate in their treatment process.
3. Anti-stress Companions - Creating durable and interactive toys that serve as anti-stress companions can provide comfort and distraction for children in clinical wards.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - The healthcare industry can explore the development of hi-tech medical toys and use them as tools to improve the patient experience, especially for children.
2. Toy - Toy manufacturers can collaborate with healthcare professionals to create connected toys that integrate with medical equipment and provide educational and entertaining experiences for children.
3. Digital Health - In the digital health industry, there is an opportunity to develop anti-stress companions that incorporate computer games and interactive features to help children cope with medical procedures.
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