Case Studies

Mikoshi have developed a psychological intervention-based video game that incorporates acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) skills.

SenseIV is a multidisciplinary team developing wearable technology for healthcare to empower patients and staff in the use of peripheral intravenous therapy.

Hepatitis C is an infectious virus which particularly affects marginalised and vulnerable populations such as homeless people. It may have become more widespread during COVID-19. Untreated, hepatitis C can lead to cirrhosis, liver failure, and liver cancer. Testing and early intervention of this disease can help to reduce the occurrence within the population and reduce transmission.

A partnership project setup between Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB), the University of South Wales, and Llusern Scientific, to rapidly diagnose a range of illnesses from Covid-19 to urinary tract infections using LAMP, a newly developed molecular technology.

In light of increasing numbers of alcohol-related hospital admissions, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) has developed a service to support patients and tackle harmful drinking behaviours, reducing admission rates and improving health outcomes. 

Throughout the pandemic, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB), like many Health Boards across the country, experienced difficulties in sourcing a range of hospital equipment and supplies, as the outbreak placed pressures on the supply industry following increased demand for products.

Presteigne-based Mangar Health is the UK market leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of unique inflatable moving, handling, and bathing equipment used by Local Authority Social Services, care homes, hospitals, and the emergency services.

The recent COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting public health advice that emphasised regular and thorough hand washing or use of a hand sanitiser as crucial to slowing and preventing infection has raised the need for better and more effective hand sanitising products, particularly those with a long lasting action.

By joining together primary and secondary health care, and maximising the use of digital advancements, a series of eye care reform initiatives led by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (Cardiff and Vale UHB) are helping to reduce waiting times and improve outcomes for patients with urgent eye conditions.

An innovative digital pilot project launched by the pharmacy team at Wrexham Maelor hospital is helping to identify life threatening kidney conditions and save patient lives. 

With a focus on a value based approach, a new pathway for heart failure patients at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) has been developed, demonstrating how specialist nurses can improve patient wellbeing, enhance outcomes and reduce hospital admissions for heart failure, ultimately saving lives.

Urinary tract infections are one of the leading causes of sepsis within the UK, which in turn is one of the leading causes of death. With the rise in antibacterial resistance alternatives to common place antibiotics are needed. A Swansea-based team has explored one alternative, phage therapy, using bacteriophages, viruses which infect bacteria, to treat infections.

A partnership project setup between Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) and Baxter Healthcare, a company providing innovative technology solutions for the healthcare industry, has developed a strategy for safer intravenous (IV) fluid administration.

The Orthopaedics Interactive Diagnosis project saw a collaboration between ATiC and Cardiff-based Foot and Ankle UK Ltd, Spire Cardiff Hospital, where Mr Anthony Perera is Consultant Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon.

Through a collaboration with Ventilo Medical, HTC, ASTUTE and WCPC, we explored innovative processes to design a ‘Trauma Tube’

Glanrhyd Hospital is a mental-health hospital in Pen-y-fai near Bridgend and is managed by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. The church stands in a prominent position within the hospital grounds and is still used for religious purposes. We propose to reimagine the building into a multi-use space for the local community, as well as staff and patients on site.

The need to sanitise surfaces has always been important within both clinical and non-clinical settings, whilst surface disinfection compliance might be low. Unfortunately, COVID 19 has increased the urgency of need in order to minimise transmission of the virus. Some studies have indicated that the SARS-CoV-2 virus survives on stainless steel surfaces for as long as 3-7 days. On high-touch areas such as doors, virus transmission becomes an increased risk.

The use of hand sanitisers have become an increasingly important part of people’s daily lives.

Leg ulcers (a long-lasting sore resulting from a break in the skin) represent a significant source of morbidity with many adverse physical, social and psychological consequences. With appropriate treatment, some ulcers heal successfully with a few weeks, however many persist for months and even years. Such lengthy treatment periods have led to the annual cost of wound treatment in the UK being estimated at £5.6 billion (Guest et.al. BMJ 2020).

A new research project is under way to explore the impact of prosthetic leg covers on the quality of life and wellbeing of amputees, and public attitudes towards them.

A new six-month study to evaluate the impact of workplace environments on health, wellbeing, and performance within a post-Covid-19 environment is under way at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD).

Accelerate is supporting a multi-disciplinary, and cross-speciality, undergraduate and postgraduate online virtual environment (Wales’ Virtual Hospital)

Agile Kinetic and Cardiff University Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Research Facility have combined to develop and validate a pose estimation medical device for remote measurement of patient joint angles

Accelerate is supporting the delivery of this project through Cardiff University’s academic and clinical expertise, alongside the provision of project management and support for a research associate. HexTransforma Healthcare are contributing their industrial expertise in digital healthcare innovation and will bring their experience in developing commercially viable solutions.

ATiC worked with Pembrokeshire-based Gwylan UK to evaluate and develop Sleeping Lions, a product which aims to help children manage their mental and physical health. This is achieved by performing exercises which help them increase their mindfulness, reduce their breathing rate, connect to their bodies, and calm themselves down.