{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fc9e2d539-6ed7-4546-a41d-53a67f0dbb26","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"An Overview of What Medical Device Developers Need to Know About Human Factors","description":"The topic of human factors can be confusing: How does it relate to design factors and risk? Why is it included in the regulations and how can this factor be handled? \n\nOn today\u2019s episode, we have Bryant Foster, the Vice President of Research & Design at Research Collective. Bryant applies the principles of cognitive psychology to the design of new technologies and is a great resource on the topic. \n\nSome of the highlights of the show include:\n\n\u25cf\tWhat Bryant does as the VP of Research & Design at Research Collective and what his main focus is.\n\u25cf\tThe differences, overlaps, and intersections between human factors, design controls, project development, and research and development as these processes fit into the medical device industry.\n\u25cf\tHow companies should address the human factors standpoint.\n\u25cf\tCommon mistakes to avoid when considering the human factors.\n\u25cf\tHuman factors in usability and ergonomics as well as the difference between formative studies and validation.\n\u25cf\tWhat a task analysis is and how that relates to the overall risk assessment.\n\u25cf\tThe importance of considering the various users of the product or device.\n\u25cf\tWhat human factors has to do with post-market usability.","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4ffa8a1-4043-48ec-a8ca-b56131e1a4c9/0dadf4fa-1130-453c-baf7-5cf2d1c6740c.jpg"}