and accessible social engagement opportunities that can help seniors maintain a sense of community and connectedness, improve their quality of life, and promote healthy aging." In this example, the need statement clearly defines the user group (seniors who live alone), describes the problem (social isolation and its negative impacts), and emphasizes the need for a solution that can address this problem in a personalized, accessible, and effective way. By avoiding specific solutions, the statement leaves room for more creativity and flexibility in developing potential solutions. "Patients with neurological disorders, such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and epilepsy, require accurate and non-invasive methods of accessing the brain to monitor and treat their condition. The current methods of accessing the brain are often invasive, require surgery, and can cause discomfort and complications. Furthermore, these methods may not provide enough information for accurate diagnosis and treatment. There is a significant need for non-invasive and accurate technology that can provide real-time access to the brain and allow for precise diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders. Such a product would improve patient outcomes and quality of life, while also reducing healthcare costs and increasing the efficiency of treatment." In this example, the need statement defines the user group (patients with neurological disorders), highlights the problem (the current methods of accessing the brain are invasive and insufficient), and emphasizes the need for a non-invasive and accurate technology that can provide real-time access to the brain. By avoiding specific solutions, the statement allows for more flexibility in developing potential products that can address this need. The Unmet need is the input for the Waterfall Model used by FDA, Here below is a description of the model.
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