Method for Developing and Marketing a Post Operative Home Recovery Kit for Use by a Patient After Discharge From a Hospital and for Recuperation At Home

• US 20090089087A1
• Filed: 11/21/2005
• Published: 04/02/2009
• Est. Priority Date: 11/21/2005
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Kevin Todd Kotecki
• Original Assignee: Kevin Todd Kotecki
• Inventors: Kotecki, Kevin Todd
• Application Number:
  US12/094,587
• Publication Number:
  US 20090089087A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 705/2
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 30/02 Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 10/20 for electronic clinical trials or questionnaires
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 20/40 relating to mechanical, radiation or invasive therapies, e.g. surgery, laser therapy, dialysis or acupuncture

Abstract

A surgical recovery kit, which contain various medical and related articles, which are specifically “tuned” to be used by individuals who are planning to undergo specific medical procedures. The kits are intended to be used by convalescent patients who are re-covering at home.

Claims

1. A method for developing and marketing a post operative home recovery kit for use by a patient after discharge from a hospital and for recuperation at home comprising the following steps:

(a) identifying the surgery for which the recovery kit is to be used;

(b) consulting with a doctor, therapists, other health care professionals, and/or prospective consumers to determine what articles should be contained in the recovery kit;

(c) developing the necessary and/or optional contents of the recovery kit based upon the recommendations by the doctor, therapists, other health care professionals and/or prospective consumers;

(d) including detailed instructions regarding the use of the articles that are contained within recovery kit;

(e) having the doctor or other health care professional review the content of the recovery kit prior to its initial distribution; and

(f) having the kit recommended by the physician or other health care provider.

2. The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of providing an order by telephone facility to enable the patient to order the kit in advance by phone.

3. The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of providing an order by telephone facility to enable the health care provider to order the kit in advance by phone.

4. The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of providing an internet based ordering facility to enable the patient to order the kit in advance.

5. The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of providing an internet based ordering facility to enable the health care provider to order the kit in advance.

6. The method of claim 1 further comprising the inclusion of free samples of related items within the kit.

7. The method of claim 1 further comprising the inclusion of a thank you card to the doctor within the kit.

8. The method of claim 1 further comprising the inclusion of special offers coupons within the kit.

9. The method of claim 1 further comprising the inclusion of surveys and or questionnaires within the kit.

10. (canceled)

11. A post procedure home recovery kit for use in connection with obstetric and gynecological surgery, and, in particular, birth home recovery kits, particularly for recover from caesarian surgeries, the contents of said home recovery kit comprising:

a cooling pack for genitals;

sitz bath;

squirt bottle;

antiseptic soap solution;

instructions;

schedule of use;

absorbent pads;

cooling pack for back;

gauze bandages;

hydrogen peroxide;

antibacterial ointment;

paper tape;

cotton swabs;

adhesive closure strips.

12. (canceled)

13. A post procedure home recovery kit for use in connection with obstetric and gynecological surgery, and, in particular, surgery related to the uterus, cervix, vagina, fallopian tubes and ovaries, particularly for procedures done through the abdomen, the contents of said home recovery kit comprising:

a cooling pack for the genitals;

thermometer;

instructions;

schedule of use;

absorbent pads;

gauze bandages;

hydrogen peroxide;

antibacterial ointment;

paper tape;

cotton swabs;

adhesive closure strips.

14. (canceled)

15. A post procedure recovery kit for use in connection with general surgery, and, in particular, hemorrhoid surgery, the contents of said recovery kit comprising:

a cooling pack for anus;

sitz bath;

squirt bottle;

antiseptic soap solution;

instructions;

schedule of use;

hemorrhoid cream and/or hydrocortisone cream;

antibacterial ointment;

absorbent pads.

16-29. -29. (canceled)