{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fd73aa4d5-30de-46e4-b7cb-b6b2d56c966e","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"How and When to Consider Human Factors","description":"When should you begin to consider human factors with your medical device design and development efforts? There are some simple and straightforward actions to assess human factors needs sooner than later. \n\nToday\u2019s guest is Mary Beth Privitera, principal - human factors at HS Design. She explains how it is a bit of a conundrum to know how and when to implement human factors because of standards and guidelines that create confusion. But don\u2019t be afraid! Continue to develop products that improve people\u2019s quality of life.\n\nSome of the highlights of the show include:\n \n\u2022\tEveryone wants a product that\u2019s easy to use. The problem that arises is how to define and measure such a requirement.\n\u2022\tStart human factors immediately. What will make the medical device safe and effective for real patients under real conditions of use?\n\u2022\tCapture user needs by asking carefully crafted questions. Don\u2019t ask loaded questions to lead users to answers. Know your user and use environment.\n\u2022\tTo avoid confusion, understand the definition and differences between use error (preventable by user and/or manufacturer) and user error (fault of user).\n\u2022\tWaterfall vs. agile process regarding human factors. Use an iterative process; it\u2019s not a checkbox exercise. \n\u2022\tUser interface includes the labeling, packaging, and other standard design elements that generate interaction between a user and the device.\n\u2022\tUnderstand user needs to structure design and development for verification and validation of designing the correct product and the product correctly.\n\u2022\tWhy do some break the rules and not follow protocol? Pros and cons of a strong human factors program include foreseeable and unexpected uses and risks.","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/2c2cb879-7315-489e-83fe-e7a1ae68a6ce/365d0b36-abe9-4ae4-a920-000aca495001.jpg"}