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Who are the potential users of a medical device?
Who are the potential users of a medical device?
What is the importance of considering the user in device development?
What is the importance of considering the user in device development?
When designing a medical device, what aspect should be considered in terms of device-user interactions?
When designing a medical device, what aspect should be considered in terms of device-user interactions?
Why is it important to differentiate between single-dose and multi-dose devices?
Why is it important to differentiate between single-dose and multi-dose devices?
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How can poorly designed medical devices lead to potential issues?
How can poorly designed medical devices lead to potential issues?
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What is the main focus of human factors in drug development?
What is the main focus of human factors in drug development?
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According to the MHRA, what does 'human factors' refer to?
According to the MHRA, what does 'human factors' refer to?
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Which products are included in the category that relies on self-administration?
Which products are included in the category that relies on self-administration?
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In drug-device combinations, what type of products may involve the use of a device?
In drug-device combinations, what type of products may involve the use of a device?
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According to the National Quality Board, what does enhancing clinical performance through human factors involve?
According to the National Quality Board, what does enhancing clinical performance through human factors involve?
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Why are drug-device combinations used in medical settings?
Why are drug-device combinations used in medical settings?
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Why is it important to consider human factors in drug development?
Why is it important to consider human factors in drug development?
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Which aspect does the device development process focus on during the 'Discovery' phase?
Which aspect does the device development process focus on during the 'Discovery' phase?
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What is one of the information sources used in the device development process?
What is one of the information sources used in the device development process?
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What is a key objective of focusing on human factors in medical devices?
What is a key objective of focusing on human factors in medical devices?
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Which factor is NOT mentioned as a consideration for products requiring human factors evaluation?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as a consideration for products requiring human factors evaluation?
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What is a potential outcome of neglecting human factors in drug development and pharmacy practice?
What is a potential outcome of neglecting human factors in drug development and pharmacy practice?
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Study Notes
Human Factors in Drug Development
- Human factors refer to how a person interacts with systems, including technology, depending on design, education, training, and environment.
- Human factors are crucial in drug development, particularly for products relying on self-administration, such as inhalers, injections, and combination products.
Importance of Human Factors
- Ensure interindividual consistency in dose delivery
- Improve patient compliance and reduce the risk of error
- Enhance safety and efficacy profiles
- Reduce the risk of injury and accidental overdose
Device Development Process
- Includes various stages, including: • Discovery • Prototype development • Preclinical testing (biocompatibility, toxicity, material properties) • Clinical trials • Regulatory approval • Post-marketing surveillance • Human factors engineering
Human Factors in Device Development
- Involves understanding user needs, device-user interactions, and potential errors
- Users include patients, caregivers, prescribers, nurses, and pharmacists
- Device design considerations include: • Route of administration • Single vs multi-dose • Ready-to-use vs reconstitution • Aesthetics • Total amount of drug per unit
Role of Human Factors in New Drug Applications
- Human factors play a crucial role in device development, particularly in ensuring patient safety and efficacy
- Human factors engineering helps identify and mitigate potential errors in device design
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Description
Explore the concepts of human factors and usability engineering in device development, including risk assessment, formative and summative evaluation, and post-marketing surveillance. Learn about the importance of considering users such as patients, caregivers, prescribers, nurses, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians.
