Assessing the application of human-centered design to translational research.
J Clin Transl Sci
; 5(1): e130, 2021.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1320199
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Human-centered design (HCD) training offers the potential to improve both team processes and products. However, the use of HCD to improve the quality of team science is a relatively recent application, and its benefits and challenges have not been rigorously evaluated. We conducted a qualitative study with health sciences researchers trained in HCD methods. We aimed to determine how researchers applied HCD methods and perceived the benefits and barriers to using HCD on research teams.METHODS:
We conducted 1-hour, semi-structured interviews with trainees from three training cohorts. Interviews focused on perceptions of the training, subsequent uses of HCD, barriers and facilitators, and perceptions of the utility of HCD to science teams. Data analysis was conducted using Braun and Clarke's process for thematic analysis.RESULTS:
We interviewed nine faculty and nine staff trained in HCD methods and identified four themes encompassing HCD use, benefits, challenges, and tensions between HCD approaches and academic culture.CONCLUSIONS:
Trainees found HCD relevant to research teams for stakeholder engagement, research design, project planning, meeting facilitation, and team management. They also described benefits of HCD in five distinct areas creativity, egalitarianism, structure, efficiency, and visibility. Our data suggest that HCD has the potential to help researchers work more inclusively and collaboratively on interdisciplinary teams and generate more innovative and impactful science. The application of HCD methods is not without challenges; however, we believe these challenges can be overcome with institutional investment.
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MEDLINE
Type of study:
Cohort study
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Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
Language:
English
Journal:
J Clin Transl Sci
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Cts.2021.794
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