HealthcarePatient Compliance & Behavior Management3MediumNurse$ implied
Nurses need a discreet, non-awkward way to count a patient's respiratory rate without physical contact or obvious staring.
No existing tool allows discreet, hands-free, and accurate respiratory rate measurement without patient awareness.
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Opp. Score
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Severity
3Medium
Willingness to Pay
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Added
Jun 27, 2026
Workarounds Described
- places hand on chest to count respirations
- awkwardly stares at patient's chest for half a minute
Implied Software Gaps
- Mobile app that uses the phone camera to detect chest movements and count respirations without patient awareness
App Concept
BreathSense
A wearable device or camera-based system that discreetly measures and displays respiratory rate on the nurse's phone or watch, eliminating awkward interactions and manual counting.
Key Features
- Non-contact respiratory rate detection via chest movement analysis using a smartphone camera
- Real-time display on nurse's smartwatch or phone
- No patient notification required; works unobtrusively
- Integrates with electronic health records (EHR)
Target Users: Nurses in hospitals, clinics, and home healthcare settings, especially male nurses who face physical contact restrictions.
Revenue Model: $99 per device or $15/mo app subscription for continuous use.
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