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A Novel User-Centred Framework for the Holistic Design of Therapeutic Medical Devices

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 May 2022

E. Abela ,
P. Farrugia ,
M. V. Gauci ,
P. Vella ,
G. Cassar  and
E. Balzan
E. Abela*
Affiliation:
University of Malta, Malta
P. Farrugia
Affiliation:
University of Malta, Malta
M. V. Gauci
Affiliation:
University of Malta, Malta
P. Vella
Affiliation:
University of Malta, Malta
G. Cassar
Affiliation:
University of Malta, Malta
E. Balzan
Affiliation:
University of Malta, Malta
*
edward.abela@um.edu.mt

Abstract

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Numerous and complex sequence of activities in medical device development often result in time consuming and expensive engineering processes. In this study, patient and designer requirements were identified and integrated within a novel framework which supports medical device design through a consolidated understanding of user-experience whilst directly coalescing the applicable regulatory requirements in terms of product compliance and certification. This assists in the development of safe and reliable products which reflect the need for increased usability considerations during design.

Keywords

user-centred designproduct designuser experiencebiomedical design

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Proceedings of the Design Society , Volume 2: DESIGN2022 , May 2022 , pp. 1199 - 1208
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