Unver, E, Clayton, JE, Clear, N et al. (4 more authors) (2022) The challenges of implementing design research within SME based medical product development: Paxman scalp cooling case study. Design for Health, 6 (1). pp. 4-27. ISSN 2473-5132
Abstract
This case study examines a long-term study on patient experience to identify value generated through collaborative medical design research, in developing a scalp cooling device to prevent chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA)/hair-loss. Developing a new medical device is long and complex, requiring a cross-platform multi-disciplinary team. User feedback is essential to ensure continuous development to improve efficacy. Qualitative and quantitative data was gathered from chemotherapy patients using scalp cooling in 9 different countries. Analysis of patient experience captures the impact design research has had for scalp cooling patients globally and guides continuous development, placing the patient at the centre of the design method, driven primarily by the aim of maximizing treatment efficacy for all patients and promoting positive patient experiences. Overall, patient experience of scalp cooling using this device is highly positive and impacts significantly on five key areas of wellbeing. The outcomes will help develop an improved cap for global use.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2022 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. This is an author produced version of an article, published in Design for Health. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | Design value; medical design; patient experience; scalp cooling; chemotherapy-induced alopecia; collaborative design |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Mechanical Engineering (Leeds) > Institute of Engineering Systems and Design (iESD) (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 11 May 2022 12:46 |
Last Modified: | 26 Oct 2023 00:13 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
Identification Number: | 10.1080/24735132.2022.2060649 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:186698 |