In 2011, CRC Press published the Handbook of Human Factors in Medical Device Design. The book is edited by Matthew B. Weinger, Michael E. Wiklund, and Daryle J. Gardner-Bonneau and includes the following chapters:
- General Principles
- Basic Human Abilities
- Environment of Use
- Anthropometry and Biomechanics
- Documentation
- Testing and Evaluation
- Controls
- Visual Displays
- Connections and Connectors
- Alarm Design
- Software User Interfaces
- Workstations
- Signs, Symbols, and Markings
- Packaging
- Device Life Cycle
- Hand Tool Design
- Mobile Medical Devices
- Home Health Care
- Cross-National and Cross-Cultural Design of Medical Devices
This resource should be on the bookshelf of all human factors professionals involved in the design, development, and deployment of medical devices. Moreover, it’s also a good resource for systems engineering and regulatory professionals.
References
Weinger, M.B., Wiklund, M.E., & Garner-Bonneau, D.J. (2011). Handbook of human factors in medical device design. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.