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Co-designing emergency communication for patients with mechanical circulatory support devices
Leon Fitzpatrick1, Genevieve Mosely1, Thomas Davidson1
1School of Architecture, Design and Planning, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
JHLT Open
|March 20, 2026
Summary
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) can now rapidly assess and manage patients with HeartMate 3 left ventricular assist devices using a new co-designed communication poster. This tool aids non-specialist clinicians in time-critical situations.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Human Factors Engineering
Background:
- Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) device use is rising globally.
- Patients with MCS devices frequently interact with emergency departments (EDs) and emergency medical services (EMS).
- Complex protocols and limited non-specialist training can cause critical treatment delays for these patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an emergency communication poster for HeartMate 3 left ventricular assist device patients.
- To support rapid assessment and initial device management by non-specialist clinicians in emergency settings.
- To establish design principles for effective MCS emergency communication.
Main Methods:
- A multi-stage, co-design process was employed.
- Methods included clinical observations, research, concept development, and global evaluation.
- Iterative refinement involved feedback from 18 international MCS practitioners.
Main Results:
- A rapid-reference emergency communication poster for HeartMate 3 devices was finalized.
- Key design principles for MCS emergency communication were established.
- Feedback informed refinements in information hierarchy, visual structure, and clinical clarity.
Conclusions:
- An iterative, context-sensitive design approach enhances clinical communication for MCS patients.
- The developed poster and principles support shared understanding in time-critical MCS care.
- This initiative improves emergency response for patients with left ventricular assist devices across diverse healthcare settings.
Keywords:
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