In addition to the regulatory requirements of Human Factors research for FDA approval, HF research is critical for improving the patient user experience as well as optimizing the performance of your brand.
Benefits of human factors research include but are not limited to the following:
Easy to use devices
Easy to read controls and displays
Better user understanding of the device's operations
Better user understanding of cautions and warnings
Safer connections between device components
More accurate dosing
Reduced user reliance on Instructions for use (IFU) and quick reference guides (QRG)
More effective and efficient training
Improved patient compliance and medical outcome
Reduced risk of user error and product complaints
Reduced risk of adverse events and associated litigation