At Design Science our mission is to amplify the needs of users to cultivate advancement in health care technology. That’s why we need your input! We’re looking for medical professionals to participate in simulated studies at Design Science. Help influence how products can be made safer, easier, and better! Read more
What is a Caregiver?
/ in study , caregiver , news , participate , user research / by Christina SChronic conditions impact not only the people diagnosed. Diabetes, arthritis, multiple sclerosis and other conditions also change the lives of family and friends. According to the Family Caregiver Alliance, “More than 1 and 6 Americans working full-time or part-time report assisting with the care of an elderly or disabled family member, relative, or friend.” Caregivers’ support is immense. They. Read more
HFES Health Care Symposium 2019: A Recap
/ in chicago , conference , healthcare , healthcare symposium , HFES , news / by Christina STwo weeks ago, we had the pleasure of attending, exhibiting, and presenting at the 2019 International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care in Chicago, Illinois. As a multi-disciplinary team, it’s always fun to check in after a conference to find out what different team members found valuable or inspiring. Here are our takeaways: Read more
Juvenile Arthritis Patients Can Make a Difference
/ in arthritis , arthritis foundation , JA , JIA , juvenile arthritis , news / by Christina SAccording to the Arthritis Foundation, nearly 300,000 children across the United States are diagnosed with some form of arthritis. For most, this can cause chronic pain and fatigue and often requires frequent treatment. Read more
NARCAN® Nasal Spray makes opioid overdose reversal more accessible to non-medical first responders
/ in usability , naloxone , NARCAN , nasal spray , news / by Christina SRecently, we conducted a technical evaluation for ADAPT Pharma, Inc. In the evaluation we compared two delivery methods for the opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone—NARCAN® Nasal Spray and a naloxone prefilled syringe with a nasal atomizer (PFS-NA). We found that the level of task complexity and number of steps within those tasks were substantially greater for PFS-NA than for the nasal. Read more