Mobile Application Features
Clinical decision support for Android devices in resource-limited settings
Purpose-Built for Clinical Decision Support
ClinPath is designed for clinical decision support in resource-limited settings. The application handles clinical assessments, diagnosis support, and treatment recommendations. Data export uses open JSON format for integration with existing health information systems.
ClinPath focuses on clinical decision support rather than attempting to function as a hospital information system, electronic medical record, or pharmaceutical stock management solution. This focused approach allows integration with existing systems while maintaining core functionality.
System Requirements
The application has minimal hardware requirements and operates on budget Android devices. Battery consumption is optimized for extended field use. No expensive hardware is required for deployment.
Offline-first architecture allows operation for extended periods without network connectivity. Data synchronization occurs when network access is available, on a schedule determined by the organization.
Protocol Management
A single application can host multiple clinical workflows, from infant assessments to adult consultations, over specific consultations like STIs. Adding new protocols or updating existing ones requires only a configuration update.
Protocol updates are distributed as data files. No application rebuild is required. New clinical protocols can be deployed to field devices within minutes of approval.
Assessment data is stored in open JSON format. No proprietary data structures are used. Organizations maintain full control over clinical data storage, access, and synchronization timing.
Clinical workflow automation designed for field deployment
User Interface Design
Single-question display maintains focus during clinical assessments. Input methods are optimized for rapid data entry with minimal gestures required.
Start Screen
Protocol selection and patient assessment initiation interface
Numeric Input
Picker wheel interface for numeric entry on tablets. Unit conversion available between kilograms and grams, centimeters and meters.
Binary Questions
Color-coded yes/no interface for clinical assessment questions
Regional Adaptations
Context-aware questions adapted to regional disease patterns such as sickle cell prevalence
Range Validation
Automatic verification that clinical values fall within expected ranges
Diagnosis Alerts
Visual indication when severe conditions are detected during assessment
Clinical Capabilities
📱 Offline Operation
Full functionality without network connectivity. Data stored locally until synchronization is initiated.
âš¡ Consistent Performance
10ms average response time regardless of protocol complexity. Navigation remains constant as workflows grow.
💊 Medication Calculations
Weight and age-based drug dosage calculations following WHO guidelines. Multi-diagnosis antibiotic selection based on clinical protocols.
📊 Growth Assessment
WHO growth chart calculations for weight-for-age and weight-for-length/height. Z-score computation integrated into assessment workflow.
🎯 Context Adaptation
Assessment pathways adjust based on facility equipment availability and regional disease epidemiology.
🔒 Data Security
Patient data remains on device until synchronization. Organizations control data upload timing and destination.
🧬 Treatment Support
Medication decision support for complex multi-diagnosis cases. Antibiotic selection based on potency, availability, and clinical guidelines.
💰 Hardware Requirements
Compatible with budget Android devices ($80 range). 3GB RAM minimum. Standard mid-range hardware sufficient.
Implementation Example
Young Infant clinical assessment protocol developed using ClinPath