An interactive web application bridging the gap between hospital discharge and home — combining education, symptom awareness, supply tracking, and contact management into one accessible platform.
Approximately 2,000–2,500 ostomy surgeries are performed in Ireland each year. While the surgery is often life-saving, the period after hospital discharge is extremely challenging — patients receive large amounts of information in a very short time, much of which is quickly forgotten.
Research shows 40–80% of clinical information is forgotten almost immediately after discharge. Without ongoing support, patients face avoidable complications like skin irritation, dehydration, and incorrect appliance use — contributing to readmission rates of 10–20% within the first few weeks.
StomelyCompanion directly addresses this gap with a digital companion that provides continuous, structured support outside the hospital environment.
A modular React application combining education, symptom awareness, and day-to-day organisation into one accessible, offline-first platform.
Designed for ostomy patients, their carers, and healthcare professionals — with simplicity and usability at its core.
Four integrated modules working together to support patients from symptom awareness through to supply management.
A rule-based decision system that guides users through symptom questions, assigns a severity score, and provides targeted recommendations — with clear disclaimers that it is guidance, not diagnosis.
Structured links to trusted external content covering bag changing, skin care, hydration, and general stoma management — ensuring accuracy without reproducing medical content.
Add, manage, and monitor ostomy supplies including product name, reference codes, and supplier details. Low stock alerts help patients stay prepared and avoid running out of essentials.
Store stoma nurses, GPs, and suppliers in one place for quick access. Full CRUD support for adding, editing, and removing contacts as needed.
StomelyCompanion addresses a clearly underserved niche in digital health — with measurable clinical and economic impact potential.
Even a modest reduction in avoidable complications could deliver substantial savings. With readmission rates of up to 20% and costs of €5,000–€7,000 per case, the economic case for a preventative digital tool is compelling.
A modular, component-based React application with an offline-first design philosophy — lightweight, private, and built to scale.
Component-based SPA with fast build tooling. Enables reusable UI elements and modular feature development.
Offline-first data persistence. No external servers — all patient data stays on-device, simplifying GDPR compliance.
Deterministic rule-based symptom logic — not AI/ML. Ensures explainable, auditable, safe outputs for a healthcare context.
Client-side routing between Dashboard, Symptom Checker, Supplies, Learning Hub, and Contacts.
Zero-config deployment of the static React build — publicly accessible at the project URL.
Key trade-off: Offline-first improves privacy but limits cloud sync. Rule-based logic is safer and more auditable than ML in a healthcare setting. Linking external educational content avoids copyright issues and keeps medical info current.
Healthcare applications carry significant ethical weight. Every design decision in StomelyCompanion prioritises patient safety, privacy, and inclusion.
The symptom checker provides guidance — never diagnosis. Prominent disclaimers direct users to seek professional advice for serious concerns, preventing dangerous over-reliance on the app.
All data is stored locally on the user's device. No personal or health information is transmitted externally — eliminating third-party data risks and simplifying regulatory compliance.
Designed for users of all technical abilities, including older individuals. Large buttons, clear spacing, semantic HTML, and minimal interface complexity throughout the application.
Rule-based logic instead of AI ensures outputs are fully explainable and auditable. Users and clinicians can understand how every recommendation is generated — no black boxes.
The app empowers patients with information while reinforcing the importance of professional healthcare relationships. It complements clinical care rather than substituting it.
Designed with future compliance in mind — including GDPR, potential medical device classification, and HSE/NHS digital health guidelines for any eventual production deployment.
The full application is deployed and accessible online. Try the symptom checker, browse the learning hub, and explore the supply tracker and contact manager.
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