Innovation in hemodialysis: Using the Biodesign process to identify unmet needs.

We describe here how to apply the Biodesign process to identify unmet dialysis-related needs, with the use of specific case-based examples based on observations within a hemodialysis unit. We then explore how to develop these needs using background research, direct clinical observations, interviews, documentation of observations and interview findings, and development of multiple needs statements. We conclude that there is an opportunity for nephrology innovators to use this methodology broadly in order to identify areas for innovation and initiated the development on novel solutions to be introduced into patient care. PMID: 32306842 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Journal of Vascular Access - Category: Surgery Tags: J Vasc Access Source Type: research