Overview

This section of our site provides a general introduction to field of human factors and it's application to the design of medical technology.

What is Human Factors Anyway provides background information on the field of human factors, including a definition, short history, and description of the scope of human factors considerations.

Benefits of Human Factors lists many of the benefits to medical software and device manufacturers (not to mention clinicians and patients), of applying human factors knowledge and techniques to product design.

Interests in human factors and medicine has been recently elevated by the well publicized problem of preventable human error in healthcare delivery. Human factors is part of the solution. Applying human factors during the design of medical devices can greatly reduce the risk of "use errors." Reducing Error discusses how.

As a manufacturer, you are required by FDA to demonstrate how human factors considerations were met during your product's development. FDA Human Factors Requirements reviews the specific requirements for human factors in FDA's Quality System Regulation.

Finally, we've pulled together several Resources you will find helpful if exploring the topic of Human Factors and Medicine more fully.

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