Search Results for: human factors and usability
Healthcare Innovation – Managing Risk in a Remote World
As medical innovators we all want to support the design of safe and usable medical devices. Yet, in a healthcare environment that is going through fast, unprecedented change, where standard tools and processes are harder to apply, that aim is not without challenge.
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The impact of light on healthcare operations
This article explores the impact that environmental factors such as light have on healthcare and considers how they can be optimised to support patient and staff well-being.
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Aqualisa Q™ – Smart Digital Mixer Showers
Digital shower offers a smart personalised showering experience
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FDA: Outlook on legacy devices
Chris Vincent and I recently attended an AAMI training course held in Dublin on Human Factors for Medical devices. EU manufacturers and consultancies all attended with the hope of having some questions answered by the FDA.
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Why we need better UI in patient-used medical devices
It’s no secret that our healthcare bill is increasing. Worldwide, healthcare spending is at a record high, and an expanding and aging population means this shows no sign of slowing down any time soon.
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Is safety regulation stopping us from designing easy-to-use medical devices?
Whilst perusing the web to stay abreast of current affairs in the medical device usability world, I came across an interesting topic with regards to the regulated and unregulated components of usability work in the sector. We have on the one hand the regulatory requirement to develop devices that are safe and effective, free from potentially harmful use errors. Whilst on the other hand, we have the desire to create great user and patient experiences through devices that are appealing and easy-to-use. However, the tension between the two components can mean that we, as usability practitioners, get so distracted with regulatory issues that other characteristics of usability become neglected within the device user interface.
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Gifts for the Studio
On Fridays we generally like to spoil you with weird and wonderful links from around the world. However, as today’s the last Friday before Christmas – we’ve gone for a slight twist, and present you with some of the great products and designs that have caught our eye. So coincidentally, if you’re feeling generous – we wouldn’t mind these under our Christmas tree in a few days…
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