title: Human Factors Engineering and testing for a wearable, long duration ultrasound system self-applied by an end user.
abstract: One of the major challenges in the design of a new class of medical device is ensuring that the device will have a safe and effective user interface for the intended users. Human Factors Engineering addresses these concerns through direct study of how a user interacts with newly designed devices with unique features. In this study, a novel long duration, low intensity therapeutic ultrasound device is tested by 20 end users representative of the intended user population. Over 90% of users were able to operate the device successfully. The therapeutic ultrasound device was found to be reasonably safe and effective for the intended users, uses, and use environments.
authors.forename: Rebecca
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Taggart
authors.forename: Matthew D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Langer
authors.forename: George K
authors.initials: GK
authors.lastname: Lewis
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004867:Equipment Design; D006804:Ergonomics / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013997:Time Factors; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy; D055815:Young Adult