Medical Ergonomics and Handling Tests

Even the most advanced drug cannot meet its purpose if the design of the delivery system is not user-oriented. Many types of devices, especially those designed for self-administration of drugs, need to be specially optimized to ensure compliance, correct dosing, and thus therapy success.

Medical personnel also need equipment which aids and supports rather than impedes them in their work, whether applying a drug or using any kind of diagnostic device, surgical implement, etc.

Handling tests help manufacturers to choose realistic design options, to optimize prototypes or to learn about competitor products' strengths and weaknesses.

We have great experience and know-how in designing handling tests, utilizing semi-standardized questionnaires, time measurement techniques, video recording (with post analysis) and will employ our extensive background knowledge to make relevant interpretations and recommendations.

Whether your target users are patients (arthritic, elderly, diabetic, multimorbid, etc.) or medical personnel (nurses, surgeons, theater / surgery assistants etc.), we can help you design a product which maximizes your research value.