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Hearing the needs of clinical users.

Andrea Kübler¹, Femke Nijboer², Sonja Kleih¹

¹Institute of Psychology, University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany.

Handbook of Clinical Neurology

|March 14, 2020

Summary

Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) show promise for assistive devices but face a translational gap. Improving usability and accessibility through user-centered design is crucial for clinical adoption by patients with neurological conditions.

Keywords:

Accessibility Assistive technology End-users Stakeholders Translation Translational gap Usability User-centered design

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Biomedical Engineering
Rehabilitation Technology

Background:

Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) have advanced significantly in reliability and control capabilities over the last decade.
Despite demonstrated potential, BCIs are underutilized by patients with neurologic or neurodegenerative diseases for functional restoration.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify the translational gap hindering the clinical application of BCI technology.
To propose strategies for enhancing BCI usability and accessibility for end-users in daily life.

Main Methods:

The study advocates for a rigorous user-centered design (UCD) approach in applied BCI research and development.
It emphasizes the inclusion of assistive technology (AT) experts, providers, and diverse end-users in the UCD process.
Knowledge transfer from BCI experts to AT professionals is highlighted as essential.

Main Results:

BCI applications currently lack sufficient usability and accessibility, preventing widespread adoption by patients.
Bridging the translational gap requires integrating end-user needs throughout the BCI development lifecycle.

Conclusions:

Adopting a user-centered design and ensuring accessibility are critical to bridge the translational gap in BCI technology.
Fulfilling the needs of clinical end-users necessitates active listening and integration of their feedback into BCI development.