Abstract
Patient falls are common injuries in hospitals, and many occur surrounding a patient’s need to use the bathroom. In this study, we used the TripTech Method to design and evaluate early-stage design concepts for fall prevention and reduction of occupational injury associated with toileting falls. Nurse participants saw an opportunity in getting their patients to engage in their own recovery in increase the potential for cooperation, and also desired tools which could make the process physically easier for staff and patients which were also accessible when needed. Participants also discussed concerns about higher-tech tools, including affordability issues which could lead to further healthcare disparity. Overall, our research demonstrates how human-centered methods are valuable in focusing design efforts on the most pressing challenges experienced by users to avoid wasted investment in ineffective or unwanted technology.
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