Mobile-based EHR Companion for ASHA Workers in Low-Internet Areas Problem Statement ID: [Your PS ID] Theme: MedTech / BioTech / HealthTech PS Category: Software Team ID: [Your Team ID] Team Name: [Your Team Name] Tagline: Empowering ASHA workers with offline-first, multilingual EHR solutions.
Proposed Solution • Offline-first mobile app → stores patient data locally, syncs automatically. • Features: Multilingual UI 🌐, Voice-based input 🎤, Auto-reminders ⏰, Role-based dashboards 📊. Addresses the Problem: • Eliminates internet dependency. • Reduces paperwork burden. • Ensures timely ANC & vaccination follow-ups. Innovation & Uniqueness: • First offline-first + voice-enabled + multilingual EHR for ASHAs. • Auto-sync engine for low/no internet. • Lightweight, field-ready design.
Feasibility & Viability Feasibility: • MVP buildable in 36 hrs. • Works on basic Android phones. • Scalable nationwide. Challenges: • Data security → encrypted offline DB. • Voice accuracy → fallback text entry. • ASHA training → minimalist UI. Viability: • Low-cost deployment. • Aligned with Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission. • Govt-friendly rollout (NDHM integration).
Impact & Benefits Target Audience Impact: • ASHAs → Easier data entry. • PHC Staff → Analytics dashboards. • Patients → Timely ANC/vaccination reminders. Social & Economic Benefits: • Improves maternal & child health indicators. • Saves time → boosts productivity. • Scalable to 900k+ ASHAs nationwide. Vision: • MVP → Pilot → State Rollout → PAN-India EHR Backbone. • 'Digital Health starts at the grassroots.' 🚀
Research & References Competitor Benchmarking: • ABHA → Needs internet, complex. • CommCare → Heavy training. • Kilkari → Voice only, no records. Our Edge: • Offline-first, voice-enabled, multilingual, role-based. References: • National Digital Health Mission (NDHM) • WHO: Maternal & Child Health Reports • Research papers on Offline-first Health Systems (2019–2023) Survey Plan: • Mock user research survey with ASHA workers (Google Form).