Carrie McGrath4 days ago2 minBe Careful What You Ask For: Nuances of Phrasing Research QuestionsWe are developing the instructions for use (IFU) for an imaging device used by physicians. The client decided to conduct a small, internal evaluation of a new...
Beth LoringApr 24, 20193 minUpdates from the FDA CDRH Human Factors Team 2019A few interesting things I learned from the FDA HFPMET at this year's HFES healthcare symposium.
Beth LoringOct 16, 20183 minWorst-Case Scenarios for Usability TestingDiscusses the meaning of "worst case scenarios" and provides guidance on selecting scenarios for usability testing of medical devi
Beth LoringJun 1, 20184 minSimulating Stress in Usability TestingThis blog discusses the need for realism, types of stress, techniques for simulating stress, limitations of the techniques, and ethical cons
Beth LoringJan 22, 20181 minUpdate on Hospital Access ChallengesThe good news is that the FDA has published a report on the importance of observational research.
Beth LoringSep 5, 20171 minSeeking Proposals: 2018 HFES Healthcare Symposium in BostonI’m excited to be co-chair of the Medical and Drug-Delivery Devices track for the 2018 International Symposium, to be held March 26-28 in my home town, Bosto...
Beth LoringApr 5, 20172 minHospital Access Challenges: Panel ReportLast month at the 2017 International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care I organized a panel discussion to talk about the difficulties t...
Beth LoringMar 17, 20173 minFDA/CDER Workshop HighlightsLast week I attended the sixth annual HFES International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care in New Orleans, LA, USA. The event attracte...
Beth LoringFeb 7, 20172 minFDA Draft Guidance - Comparative Use HF Studies in an ANDAIn January, 2017 the US FDA published a draft guidance, Comparative Analyses and Related Comparative Use Human Factors Studies for a Drug-Device Combination ...
