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Analysis of Accessibility Problems in Medical Devices

Authors:
Mariana Brandao
Renato Garcia

Keywords: Accessibility; Medical Devices; Health Technology Management.

Abstract:
The availability of an affordable medical device is critical in the provision of healthcare to ensure that technology is not a barrier for users. It is essential to understand the accessibility issues present in medical devices to serve the diverse population of patients with varying limitations, abilities and disabilities. With the aim of promoting and discussing the impacts of accessibility in medical devices, this project aims to analyze accessibility problems in medical devices. A rapid review of the literature was prepared and a model for applying usability methods throughout the life cycle of health technologies was proposed to establish strategies to improve accessibility and mitigate risks. This work found a large number of accessibility problems involving different types of medical devices, as well as the lack of accessible technologies in healthcare environments. Different actions to provide a more inclusive and accessible health technology management throughout the life cycle were proposed, such as incorporating user-oriented development, training and development of standard operating procedures.

Pages: 178 to 187

Copyright: Copyright (c) to authors, 2024. Used with permission.

Publication date: December 30, 2024

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ISSN: 1942-2660