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Co-Design in Electrical Medical Beds with Caregivers

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  • Davide Bacchin

    (Department of General Psychology, University of Padova, 35131 Padova, Italy)

  • Gabriella Francesca Amalia Pernice

    (Department of General Psychology, University of Padova, 35131 Padova, Italy)

  • Leonardo Pierobon

    (Human Inspired Technology (HIT) Research Centre, University of Padova, 35121 Padova, Italy)

  • Elena Zanella

    (Human Inspired Technology (HIT) Research Centre, University of Padova, 35121 Padova, Italy)

  • Marcello Sardena

    (Malvestio Spa, Villanova di Camposampiero, 35010 Padova, Italy)

  • Marino Malvestio

    (Malvestio Spa, Villanova di Camposampiero, 35010 Padova, Italy)

  • Luciano Gamberini

    (Human Inspired Technology (HIT) Research Centre, University of Padova, 35121 Padova, Italy)

Abstract

Among the plethora of instruments present in healthcare environments, the hospital bed is undoubtedly one of the most important for patients and caregivers. However, their design usually follows a top-down approach without considering end-users opinions and desires. Exploiting Human-centered design (HCD) permits these users to have a substantial role in the final product outcome. This study aims to empower caregivers to express their opinion about the hospital bed using a qualitative approach. For a holistic vision, we conducted six focus groups and six semi-structured interviews with nurses, nursing students, social-health operators and physiotherapists belonging to many healthcare situations. We then used thematic analysis to extract the themes that participants faced during the procedures, providing a comprehensive guide to designing the future electrical medical bed. These work results could also help overcome many issues that caregivers face during their everyday working life. Moreover, we identified the User Experience features that could represent the essential elements to consider.

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  • Davide Bacchin & Gabriella Francesca Amalia Pernice & Leonardo Pierobon & Elena Zanella & Marcello Sardena & Marino Malvestio & Luciano Gamberini, 2022. "Co-Design in Electrical Medical Beds with Caregivers," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(23), pages 1-42, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:23:p:16353-:d:995056
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