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    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Human-Computer Interaction
    • Sociology of Technology

    Background:

    • Identifying user needs for biomedical device design is complex, particularly in unstructured settings.
    • Conventional methods may not fully capture the socioeconomic context of device use.
    • Cultural Historical Activity Theory offers a framework for analyzing complex human-technology interactions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose and evaluate an alternative need-finding method for biomedical device design.
    • To integrate socioeconomic system analysis into the need-finding process.
    • To compare the proposed method with a conventional technique.

    Main Methods:

    • Developed a need-finding method based on Cultural Historical Activity Theory.
    • Expanded the theory to include socioeconomic system examination.
    • Conducted a preliminary study comparing the new method with a conventional technique using engineering student teams.

    Main Results:

    • The Activity Theory-based method facilitated deeper insights into the needs space for design teams.
    • Preliminary findings suggest enhanced understanding of user requirements in complex environments.
    • The socioeconomic system examination component provided novel perspectives.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed Cultural Historical Activity Theory-based method is a promising alternative for biomedical device need-finding.
    • This approach enhances the depth of understanding regarding user needs and contextual factors.
    • Further research is warranted to validate these findings in diverse settings.