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15. Home Healthcare

Authors : Russell J. Branaghan, Joseph S. O’Brian, Emily A. Hildebrand, L. Bryant Foster

Published in: Humanizing Healthcare – Human Factors for Medical Device Design

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

Many complex devices, including ventilators, infusion pumps, dialysis machines, and artificial hearts, are now being deployed in patients’ homes, and operated by lay users rather than professional healthcare providers. This presents difficult design challenges. For example, professional healthcare providers are likely to be able-bodied, relatively young, and adequately trained. Also, professional healthcare settings are consistent, well-lit, sanitary, configurable, with easy access to electrical power, and a reasonable amount of space. These assumptions are not valid in-home environments. This chapter discusses challenges, opportunities, and advice for designing medical devices for home use.

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Metadata
Title
Home Healthcare
Authors
Russell J. Branaghan
Joseph S. O’Brian
Emily A. Hildebrand
L. Bryant Foster
Copyright Year
2021
Book
Humanizing Healthcare – Human Factors for Medical Device Design

Print ISBN: 978-3-030-64432-1

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-64433-8

Copyright Year: 2021

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-64433-8_15