Clinical Need Finding

Catalog description

Provides students with the tools and mindset to be able to identify needs within the clinical environment. A key element presented is the ability to employ observational research techniques to identify capability gaps, employed workarounds, and undiscovered opportunities – without exclusively relying on what the end user communicates. Topics include clinical terminology and common devices, stakeholder perspectives, U.S. FDA regulatory requirements, international standards, systems and inclusive design methodologies, observation and ethnographic skills, and bioethical considerations. Consent required.