KURUWA CARE – Team UNITED | Hackaverse: Genesis | Prime IT Club
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07/21/2024
KURUWA CARE – Team UNITED | Hackaverse: Genesis | Prime IT Club
Project Title: KURUWA CARE
Team Name: UNITED
Team Members: Shubarna Adhikari, Prativa Ghimire, Biplaw Tiwari, and Ajit Shrestha
Achievement: Winner of Hackaverse: Genesis 2024
Project Description: In contemporary society, many families face significant challenges in ensuring consistent and quality care for their loved ones, whether they are elderly, chronically ill, or recovering from medical procedures. The problem is multifaceted and includes:
Access to Reliable Caregivers: Finding trustworthy and qualified caregivers can be difficult, especially in areas with limited healthcare resources.
Coordination of Care:Families often struggle to coordinate care among multiple caregivers, healthcare providers, and family members, leading to communication gaps and inconsistent care.
Financial Constraints: Many families find professional healthcare services to be expensive, leading them to rely on informal and sometimes unqualified care.
Emotional Stress: The burden of managing care can cause significant emotional stress for family members, who may already be dealing with the emotional impact of a loved one’s health issues.
Lack of Information: Families often lack easy access to information about the best practices in caregiving, available resources, and health management tools.
KURUWA CARE aims to address these issues by providing a comprehensive platform that connects families with qualified caregivers, streamlines care coordination, and offers valuable resources for managing health and wellness. Key features include:
Caregiver Marketplace: A vetted network of professional caregivers, including nurses, therapists, and personal care assistants, with transparent profiles and reviews.
Care Coordination Tools: A user-friendly interface for scheduling, task management, and communication among caregivers, healthcare providers, and family members.
Affordable Care Plans: Flexible pricing models and partnerships with healthcare organizations to provide affordable care options for families.
Emotional Support: Access to support groups, counseling services, and resources for managing caregiver stress and mental health.
Educational Resources: A comprehensive library of articles, videos, and guides on caregiving best practices, health management, and wellness tips.
By addressing these critical issues, KURUWA CARE aims to improve the quality of life for both care recipients and their families, making healthcare more accessible, coordinated, and supportive.
