Incorporating patient concerns into design requirements for IoMT-based systems: The fall detection case study.

Area of Science:

• Biomedical Engineering
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Digital Health

Background:

• Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) offers remote healthcare but faces adoption barriers.
• Patient willingness to use IoMT is crucial for successful implementation.
• Technical challenges in IoMT are largely solved, shifting focus to patient-centric concerns.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce a methodology for integrating patient concerns into IoMT system design requirements.
• To enhance patient awareness and willingness to adopt IoMT solutions.
• To ensure IoMT systems are designed with user needs as a priority.

Main Methods:

• A novel methodology involving identification, incorporation, implementation, and verification of patient concerns.
• System design requirements are defined based on identified patient criticalities.
• The methodology was applied to a fall detection system for elderly remote monitoring.

Main Results:

• The proposed methodology provides a structured approach for IoMT designers.
• Demonstrated effectiveness through application in a real-world fall detection system.
• Successful integration of patient concerns into system design requirements.

Conclusions:

• Patient-centric design is key to successful IoMT adoption.
• The presented methodology effectively addresses patient concerns in IoMT system development.
• This approach can improve the quality and acceptance of home-based healthcare services.