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- Title
Application of the participatory design in the testing of a baropodometric insole prototype for weight-bearing asymmetry after a stroke: A qualitative study.
- Authors
Galvão, Wagner Rodrigues; Castro Silva, Luana Karoline; Viana, Ramon Távora; Oliveira, Pedro Henrique Avelino; Jucá, Renata Viana Brígido de Moura; Martins, Henrique Resende; Rabelo, Michelle; Fachin-Martins, Emerson; Lima, Lidiane Andréa Oliveira
- Abstract
Introduction: Currently studies indicate the need to incorporate the user's perspective in the testing of new assistive technologies. The objective of this paper is to test a baropodometric insole prototype for monitoring and treatment weight-bearing asymmetry, according to the Participatory Design. Methods: We used a qualitative case study approach during the testing phase of the baropodometric insole prototype. The focus group approach addressed topics related to the experience and accessibility of the potential user in conjunction with professionals, researchers, and physiotherapy students. Facilitators, barriers, and requirements for the device were collected through audio recordings of the discussions during and after prototype testing. Results: Key steps in the prototype testing process were divided into (1) Test of the prototype according to the Participatory Design, divided into Who, When, How, and Why the potential user was involved in the study; and (2) Facilitators, barriers and requirements to improve the prototype. Conclusions: The baropodometric insole prototype can be seen as a promising device for monitoring and treating weight-bearing asymmetry.
- Subjects
WEIGHT-bearing (Orthopedics); MATERIALS testing; HEALTH services accessibility; COMPUTER-aided design; QUALITATIVE research; FOCUS groups; CONSUMER attitudes; HEMIPLEGIA; INTERVIEWING; CONTENT analysis; ASSISTIVE technology; SOUND recordings; STROKE rehabilitation; RESEARCH methodology; FOOT orthoses; PHYSICAL therapy students; HEALTH care teams
- Publication
Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2024, Vol 37, Issue 1, p21
- ISSN
1569-1861
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/15691861241241776