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Emotional design of medical devices: exoskeletons and post-stroke recovery devices

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 May 2024

Frederik Kiersgaard Lund ,
Luke Edward Eric Feast ,
Milo Marsfeldt Skovfoged ,
Hendrik Knoche ,
Mostafa Mohammadi ,
Lotte N. S. Andreasen Struijk  and
Linda Nhu Laursen
Frederik Kiersgaard Lund*
Affiliation:
Aalborg University, Denmark
Luke Edward Eric Feast
Affiliation:
Aalborg University, Denmark
Milo Marsfeldt Skovfoged
Affiliation:
Aalborg University, Denmark
Hendrik Knoche
Affiliation:
Aalborg University, Denmark
Mostafa Mohammadi
Affiliation:
Aalborg University, Denmark
Lotte N. S. Andreasen Struijk
Affiliation:
Aalborg University, Denmark
Linda Nhu Laursen
Affiliation:
Aalborg University, Denmark
*
fklu@create.aau.dk

Abstract

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The paper explores the integration of emotional design elements in the development of medical devices to enhance user acceptance and adherence. It emphasizes the importance of a user-centered approach, acknowledging both functional and emotional needs. The study compares two cases within healthcare design, highlighting the impact of emotional design on users' perception of medical devices. Despite the different stages of development in the two cases, both employed a higher level of refflective design, aiming to create a lasting impact on users' identity using the products.

Keywords

emotional designinclusive designhealthcare designuser-centred designindustrial design

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Design for Healthcare
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Proceedings of the Design Society , Volume 4: DESIGN 2024 , May 2024 , pp. 1617 - 1626
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