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Design de dispositivo autoinjetor de adrenalina

Authors: Serrano, Clara Alexandra Miguel;

Design de dispositivo autoinjetor de adrenalina

Abstract

A anafilaxia é uma reação alérgica grave que, se não for tratada atempadamente, pode levar à morte do paciente. A estes pacientes são prescritos autoinjetores de adrenalina que possibilitam ao paciente a autoadministração da dose, no entanto, estes também podem ser administrados por familiares e/ou até mesmo terceiros, sem treino prévio na administração destes dispositivos. É fulcral que o utilizador consiga administrar corretamente a dose de adrenalina, no entanto, são vários os estudos que demonstram que estes dispositivos são recorrentemente utilizados incorretamente, causando injeções acidentais e a falha na administração do dispositivo. Estas falhas estão, na sua maioria, associadas à forma não intuitiva dos dispositivos e à forma confusa como muitos destes AAIs comunicam o seu método de administração. Deste modo, a presente dissertação insere-se numa colaboração com o Serviço de Imunoalergologia do Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João e pretende dar resposta a esta problemática, através da criação de um autoinjetor de adrenalina intuitivo e de fácil utilização, capaz de ser administrado corretamente, tendo o utilizador treino prévio com o dispositivo ou não. Tal é capacitado através da criação de uma forma que promove associações naturais entre dispositivo e utilizador, bem como o desenvolvimento de instruções de utilização claras, para assegurar a sua utilização correta e a segurança do utilizador. O resultado do projeto culmina de uma abordagem equilibrada entre a teoria e a prática, tendo os utilizadores tido um papel fulcral na confirmação da viabilidade das ideias geradas ao longo de todo o desenvolvimento do projeto. A solução encontrada visa certificar a correta utilização dos autoinjetores de adrenalina, por todos os utilizadores, numa situação com níveis de stress elevados, evitando possíveis injeções acidentais e assegurando a segurança do paciente e utilizador.

Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction which, if not treated quickly, can lead to the death of the patient. Patients are prescribed adrenaline auto-injectors which allow them to self-administer the dose, however, these can also be administered by family members and/or even someone without prior training in the administration of these devices. It is therefore essential that the user can correctly administer the dose of adrenaline, however, there are several studies showing that these devices are used incorrectly, causing accidental injections and failure in administrating the device. These failures are, mostly, associated with the non-intuitive form of the devices and the confusing way in which many of these AAIs communicate their method of administration. This dissertation is part of a collaboration with Serviço de Imunoalergologia do Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João and aims to address this issue by creating an intuitive and user-friendly adrenaline autoinjector, capable of being correctly administered, whether the user has previous training with the device or not. This is enabled through the creation of a shape that promotes natural associations between the device and the user, as well as the development of clear instructions of use, to ensure correct handling of the device and user safety. The project is the result of a balanced approach between theory and practice, with users playing a pivotal role in confirming the viability of the ideas generated throughout the project’s development. The project aims to guarantee the correct use of adrenaline autoinjectors by all users in a situation with high stress levels, avoiding possible accidental injections and ensuring patient and user safety.

Mestrado em Engenharia e Design de Produto

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Portugal
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Keywords

Design de produto, Autoinjetor de adrenalina, Anafilaxia

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