Abstract
To diagnose and treat vestibular disorders, physicians presently manipulate the patient's head and neck, or whole body, through prescribed maneuvers. This project developed a device to aid physicians in such maneuvers while accommodating back and neck pain sufferers. An investigation was conducted into the physiological and mechanical properties of the vestibular system and into the current medical procedures through literature review, observational task analysis, and other analyses. The problems faced by practitioners when engaging patients with current practices and medical devices were identified and a set of recommendations and design implications were created. In questioning the medical procedure, a theory was developed to provide diagnosis and treatment in a more innovative and effective manner. The project considers human factors, safety, functionality and the needs of both doctors and patients.
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