Usability evaluation of an innovative device for hypodermoclysis in a simulated scenario with nurses.
6 affiliations
- 1Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Escola de Enfermagem Anna Nery, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
- 2Scholarship holder at the Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES), Brazil.
- 3Instituto Politécnico de Viseu, Escola de Saúde, Viseu, Portugal.
- 4Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Coimbra, Unidade de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Enfermagem, Coimbra, Portugal.
- 5Scholarship holder at the Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Coimbra, Unidade de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Enfermagem, Portugal.
- 6Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Centro de Investigação Interdisciplinar em Saúde, Lisboa, Portugal.
Abstract
Objective
to evaluate the usability and operational performance of the Subcutaneous Hydration Device prototype in a simulated scenario with nurses, as well as to gather input for its continuous refinement.Method
pre-experimental, qualitative, and quantitative usability study using a simulated scenario, semi-structured interview, and focus group. Conducted in a laboratory with nine participants with experience in subcutaneous therapy. A checklist was used as a guide for conducting the simulated scenario and evaluating the operational performance of the prototype, as well as a script for the interview and focus group. Thematic content analysis was applied.Results
varied perceptions of the prototype were revealed, identifying strengths and weaknesses. Most participants demonstrated satisfaction with the ease of handling and expressed confidence in its possible implementation in clinical practice. Improvements related to ergonomics and functionality were suggested, such as the inclusion of accessories to reinforce stability, in addition to identifying the home environment and adults/elderly people as possible contexts and beneficiaries of the Subcutaneous Hydration Device.Conclusion
the study showed satisfactory performance of the Subcutaneous Hydration Device prototype in a simulated scenario and generated positive satisfaction among nurses. The potential of the Subcutaneous Hydration Device to improve nursing care, especially at home, was highlighted.
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BibTeX
@article{thiago2026usability,
title = {{Usability evaluation of an innovative device for hypodermoclysis in a simulated scenario with nurses.}},
author = {Thayna de Assis Barros S Thiago and Eduardo José Ferreira Santos and Pedro Miguel Dos Santos Dinis Parreira and Anabela Salgueiro-Oliveira and Juliana Faria Campos and Inês Franco de Almeida and Rafael Alves Bernardes and Marcelle Miranda da Silva},
journal = {Revista latino-americana de enfermagem},
year = {2026},
month = oct,
doi = {10.1590/1518-8345.8289.4930},
url = {https://europepmc.org/article/MED/42879609},
note = {CC BY},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - Usability evaluation of an innovative device for hypodermoclysis in a simulated scenario with nurses.
AU - Thayna de Assis Barros S Thiago
AU - Eduardo José Ferreira Santos
AU - Pedro Miguel Dos Santos Dinis Parreira
AU - Anabela Salgueiro-Oliveira
AU - Juliana Faria Campos
AU - Inês Franco de Almeida
AU - Rafael Alves Bernardes
AU - Marcelle Miranda da Silva
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/10/09
JO - Revista latino-americana de enfermagem
DO - 10.1590/1518-8345.8289.4930
UR - https://europepmc.org/article/MED/42879609
AB - Objective to evaluate the usability and operational performance of the Subcutaneous Hydration Device prototype in a simulated scenario with nurses, as well as to gather input for its continuous refinement.Method pre-experimental, qualitative, and quantitative usability study using a simulated scenario, semi-structured interview, and focus group. Conducted in a laboratory with nine participants with experience in subcutaneous therapy. A checklist was used as a guide for conducting the simulated scenario and evaluating the operational performance of the prototype, as well as a script for the interview and focus group. Thematic content analysis was applied.Results varied perceptions of the prototype were revealed, identifying strengths and weaknesses. Most participants demonstrated satisfaction with the ease of handling and expressed confidence in its possible implementation in clinical practice. Improvements related to ergonomics and functionality were suggested, such as the inclusion of accessories to reinforce stability, in addition to identifying the home environment and adults/elderly people as possible contexts and beneficiaries of the Subcutaneous Hydration Device.Conclusion the study showed satisfactory performance of the Subcutaneous Hydration Device prototype in a simulated scenario and generated positive satisfaction among nurses. The potential of the Subcutaneous Hydration Device to improve nursing care, especially at home, was highlighted.
SN - 0104-1169
SN - 1518-8345
ER -