Title :
Applied ergonomics: Determining user needs in medical device design
Author :
Privitera, M.B. ; Design, M. ; Murray, D.L.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Biomed. Eng., Univ. of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
Abstract :
This paper describes methodology for determining user needs within the design process currently being used by the University of Cincinnati´s Medical Device Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program. Topics such as ethnography (user observation and interviews), task analysis, and human factors for product embodiment are discussed. Specific tools for data gathering, analysis and synthesis towards determining design considerations, requirements and specifications are defined.
Keywords :
biomedical equipment; data analysis; ergonomics; applied ergonomics; data analysis; data gathering; data synthesis; design considerations; design requirements; design specifications; ethnography; human factors; medical device design; task analysis; user needs; Biomedical Engineering; Consumer Satisfaction; Equipment Design; Equipment and Supplies; Human Engineering; United States;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 2009. EMBC 2009. Annual International Conference of the IEEE
Conference_Location :
Minneapolis, MN
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-3296-7
Electronic_ISBN :
1557-170X
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.2009.5333781
