First iteration of a User-Centered Design process to develop an in-bed leg press.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical inactivity is prevalent among hospitalized patients and the daytime spent lying should be utilised for exercise. However, implementing new interventions in hospitals' complex daily routines is difficult and requires a participatory approach.

Objective

Exploring clinical settings and clinicians' perspectives regarding exercise in hospitalized patients to gauge the potential of further development of an in-bed training device and to formulate development goals.

Methods

A User-Centered Design approach was employed, consisting of work shadowing and focus groups with physiotherapists and nurses. Content and network analyses of the focus group data were performed. Personas were then developed and used to create clinical scenarios.

Results

Some cli

SUBMITTER: Cerrito A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11612961 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature