The Importance of Design in the Development of a Portable and Modular Iot-Based Detection Device for Clinical Applications

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2022

Authors

Seabra, D (Author) Other; Santos, P (Author) Other; Paiva, JS (Author) Other; Jorge Lino (Author) FEUP; Ramos, A (Author) Other; Cardoso, MJ (Author) Other; Guimarães, JT (Author) Other

Conference proceedings International

Title: Journal of Physics: Conference Series

5th International Conference on Applications of Optics and Photonics, AOP 2022

17 July 2022 through 22 July 2022

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Authenticus ID: P-00W-Z2F

DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/2292/1/012009

Abstract (EN): The integration of human factors engineering methods within the medical device design and development process has been highlighted by international standards organizations. Such methods are contributing to the development of safer medical devices, more suitable to users' needs. Errors during device operation might hamper effective patient diagnosis and treatment, or eventually lead to injury or death. Thus, the designing process of a medical device is indeed crucial to user experience and safety operation. This paper presents a human-centred design analysis of a novel IoT-based screening prototype (iLoF) based on Artificial Intelligence algorithms built-in in a patented-photonics system developed by a deep tech startup. The influence of the design process during the development of the prototype was addressed, based on a human-centred design methodology and considering the device's application environment. iLoF's prototype on-field applicability was evaluated considering a single case-study carried out at one of the main hospitals in Portugal through interviews to ten healthcare professionals with high experience in laboratorial testing. A benchmark assessment and a comparison matrix along with the market products are also presented to fully understand the technology state and to find new solutions that can influence iLoF's product development. © Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific