| Autor: |
Ariyatum, Busayawan, Holland, Ray, Sirisalee, Pasu, Prommin, Danu |
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The Design Journal; March 2009, Vol. 12 Issue: 1 p69-93, 25p |
| Abstrakt: |
ABSTRACTThis research sets out to achieve a better understanding of the Thai public healthcare sector and Thai medical device industry in order to identify strategic directions for the Medical Devices Laboratory (MDL) of the National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC), other researchers in related fields and Thai medical device producers. Based on this strategic platform, the ultimate goal is to enhance the capability of medical device design and development in Thailand, increase the competitiveness of the Thai medical device industry and improve the quality of life for Thai people. Soft System Methodology was adopted, as a rigid structure was not suitable for the fuzzy nature of the research. A series of qualitative research methods were employed to capture requirements from all stakeholders and suggest potential products that matched the capabilities of the MDL and the Thai industries. Although the research intended to explore all possibilities, the results revealed that non-surgical hospital equipment and basic rehabilitation devices held the highest potential. At the end of Year Two, concept designs for a standing frame and hoist were developed. The rationale, research methods and findings are presented and discussed in order to address current challenges that the Thai healthcare practitioners and medical device developers face. |
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