Paediatric Communication App vs KOEPON

Changing hospital experiences for children of all ages by giving them a medium to communicate and be communicated with. Emilia’s Little Heart Foundation’s project inspired by play specialist Jane Sivyer who works in Intensive Care at the Evelina Hospital, London gives every child and parent the opportunity to take control of hospital treatment, and aims to reduce fear and anxiety, normalising their time in hospital. The App has been created after liaising with doctors, nurses, play specialists and patients. It has the capacity to make a considerable difference to the emotional wellbeing of each child who uses it during their stay in hospital. All the illustrations are in a child friendly format with audio files being children’s voices. The Paediatric Communication App has five focuses: Equipment; Looking after me, I would like …; Feelings; and Creating a Picture to share. The equipment focus shows equipment used daily on the wards or in intensive care to those used with specific patients such as receiving dialysis. Each piece of equipment has audio to say what it is and what it is used for. This means children can find out about the equipment before it is used on them. Looking after me is a selection of slideshows of minor procedures such as blood tests, cannula insertion and nasopharyngeal airway insertion again with audio. The App also gives children a communication tool to share where it hurts and by how much. They can choose the boy or girl illustration, then the back or front of the body, and then touch the screen on the exact point on the body where it hurts and a red circle appears. They can then use the scroll bar to suggest how much it is hurting them. I would like … is especially good for children who are ventilated and also for a scared child. It shows illustrations of all the things a child might want to ask for with audio files of children’s voices. They can ask for people like mum and dad, or items to play with, as well as food, drink and the toilet. The final part of this App is an opportunity for each child to communicate with the people outside of hospital. Maybe grandparents who do not live nearby, or school friends. They can create an image using the art tools and either store for later or email letting people know they are okay. Overall the App hopes that children who have to visit hospital gets an experience that changes how they feel about hospital and are emotionally well. Healing through Play.

KOEPON – Speak Your Needs, Without Saying a Word When speaking is hard, KOEPON gives you a voice. Whether you’re dealing with ALS, stroke, cerebral palsy, or articulation disorders, KOEPON helps you express your thoughts — clearly, naturally, and instantly. No account. No setup. No internet required (except when sharing). KOEPON is built for real-life moments when communication matters most. •　Tap common phrases like “Thank you” or “Toilet” •　Build full sentences through 4 intuitive steps •　Type freely and hear it spoken aloud •　Draw what you want to say with your finger •　Shake your iPhone to call for help — hands-free Unwell Describe your discomfort with just a few taps: how you feel, where it hurts, what you need, and when. KOEPON builds and speaks a complete sentence for you. Example: “I have pain in my chest. I want to take medicine. Please help now.” Input Type freely and KOEPON speaks it aloud using your selected voice. Draw Communicate visually by drawing letters or pictures with your finger. Perfect for children, seniors, and those who prefer visual expression. Shake to Call Can’t use your hands? Shake your iPhone to trigger a preset voice message like “Please come here!” Customizable for Comfort •　Adjustable text size •　Change speech speed •　Choose from any voice installed on your iPhone •　All core features work offline (except sharing) Subscription Details $6.99/month – includes 14-day free trial Premium-only features: Unwell, Need a Drink, Request, Input, Draw Free features: “Thank you,” “Toilet,” “Take it”, shake-to-call, basic speech Who KOEPON Helps •　People with articulation difficulties •　Individuals with ALS, aphasia, or cognitive impairments •　Caregivers and support professionals KOEPON does not track you or show ads. It simply helps you be heard — whenever and however you need.