Design Approach
We employ an established Human Factors Engineering process combined with psychology models based on positive reinforcement, motivation and behaviour change strategies.
We employ an established Human Factors Engineering process combined with psychology models based on positive reinforcement, motivation and behaviour change strategies.
We believe in creating motivating experiences for patients that give them the ability and confidence to selfmanage. We do this by creating engaging experiences designed to bring about behaviour change based on intuitive usability and the removal of barriers to adoption and self-management. For health care professionals (HCPs) we create empowering solutions enabling them to do their jobs efficiently and effectively. We believe in providing tools that enable HCPs to build patient self-confidence and independence.
Packaging in the healthcare space is not a means to an end, but rather an important component in overall solution provision. It is an opportunity to create a positive user experience that benefits both patients and HCPs as well as build positive brand reinforcement and commercial success.
We employ an established Human Factors Engineering process combined with Psychology models (based on positive reinforcement, motivation and behaviour change strategies). A more confident, motivated user is in a far better position to learn and engage with product. Through the application of these methods we remove usability barriers that will result in confident users who are motivated and engaged. This leads to a better understanding, better adherence and better long term efficacy.
To design a complete and positive user experience it is important to apply the following principles.
In healthcare, having two end users (patients and the HCPs) is a normal challenge, but it is also an opportunity. It is well documented that patient engagement and confidence in a medical course of action is dramatically improved by the quality of interaction between patient and healthcare provider. Understanding the needs of both users is of the utmost importance. If we can empower the healthcare professionals with tools that maximise the quality of these engagements, we will ultimately improve care for patients. If we build empathy through understanding patient needs, we build patient confidence and engagement.
How has the healthcare consumer arrived at this point? What are they thinking? What are they feeling? What are they doing from step to step? What are those steps? What are their emotional wants and needs? These answers give us opportunities to address these emotional needs and support end users, while also providing opportunities to improve interactions between patients and healthcare professionals. The mapping of the user journey allows insight in to specific opportunities to build positive experiences and improve the patient engagement.
Essential to creating a positive user experience is to understand the specific context of use and the number of possible variations that exist. Understanding both where and how a user interaction takes place is always a significant factor in the effectiveness of a packaging solution. Understanding the appropriateness of a solution across various environments, will help to anticipate the users needs and expectations.
Product packaging in the healthcare sector should be seen as an opportunity to create a more complete user experience. By addressing the needs of healthcare consumers and HCPs, positive patient physician engagement is facilitated. This approach means that the first engagements are more likely to be won, building longer term consumer loyalty and ultimately, commercial success for providers.