The Design, Prototyping, and Formative Evaluation of an Assistive Robotic Table (ART) for Stroke Patients.

摘要: Objective This article presents the results of an exploratory study in which 14 healthcare subject matter experts (H-SMEs) addition to four research and design (RD-SMEs) at a regional rehabilitation hospital engaged series complementary, participatory activities order assistive robotic table (ART). Background As designers, human factor experts, professionals continue work integrate human-robot technologies healthcare, it is imperative understand how technology affects patient care from clinicians' perspectives. Method Fourteen clinical H-SMEs rated subset conceptual ART ideas; participated iterative process ART; evaluated final cardboard prototype, hospital's current over-the-bed (OBT), built with true materials, two therapy surface prototypes. Four RD-SMEs conducted heuristic evaluation on materials. Data were analyzed by frequency content analysis. Results The include prototype for next generation pneumatically controlled surface, broadened list specifications future implementation furniture, observations. Conclusion When compared OBT, developed this was successful. Designing novel features dependent upon ensuring safety. inclusion clinicians use personas provided successful furniture.