This study intended to understand the interaction between various primary stakeholders, such as Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) patients and their doctors. Through expert interviews and the observation of the rehabilitation process, an examination of existing techniques utilized by physical therapists during knee rehabilitation were analyzed with the intent to recognize how users interact with their existing rehabilitation products. Ultimately however, the purpose was to look for product opportunities in the current system.
Secondly, a Participatory Ideation Workshop was conducted with users who have either performed, are currently attending, or intending to go through knee rehabilitation. The goal of this workshop was to understand the user’s perception of rehabilitation and technology, establish design criteria, and develop potential directions for a final product.
Date: 2013
Course: Industrial Design Masters Thesis
Skills: Qualitative Coding, Affinity Diagramming, Interviews, Observation, Participatory Design Workshop