All Outputs (5)

Medical device design in context: a model of user–device interaction and consequences (2012)
Journal Article

The practice of evaluating interaction with devices is embedded in disciplines such as human-computer interaction and cognitive ergonomics, including concepts such as affordances, error analysis, skill, rule and knowledge based behaviour and decision... Read More about Medical device design in context: a model of user–device interaction and consequences.

Engaging with economic evaluation methods: insights from small and medium enterprises in the UK medical devices industry after training workshops (2012)
Journal Article

Background With increased governmental interest in value assessment of technologies and where medical device manufacturers are finding it increasingly necessary to become more familiar with economic evaluation methods, the study sought to explore... Read More about Engaging with economic evaluation methods: insights from small and medium enterprises in the UK medical devices industry after training workshops.

Integrating the results of user research into medical device development: insights from a case study (2012)
Journal Article

Background: It is well established that considering users is an important aspect of medical device development. However it is also well established that there are numerous barriers to successfully conducting user research and integrating the results... Read More about Integrating the results of user research into medical device development: insights from a case study.

A user-centred approach to requirements elicitation in medical device development: a case study from an industry perspective (2012)
Journal Article

The healthcare industry is dependent upon the provision of well designed medical devices. To achieve this it is recommended that user-centred design should begin early, and continue throughout device development. This is a challenge, particularly f... Read More about A user-centred approach to requirements elicitation in medical device development: a case study from an industry perspective.

Can health economics aid decision making in healthcare innovation in academia? (2012)
Journal Article

Health economics is extensively used by reimbursement agencies to make decisions on whether to adopt new medical technologies. It is also used by the healthcare industry as an aid to decision making during product development. This paper proposes tha... Read More about Can health economics aid decision making in healthcare innovation in academia?.