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Item Designing for Distress in Pediatric Optometry Exams using a Mixed Methods Case Study and Human-Centered Design(2020-05) Infante, Ronal; Kwon, EunSook; Vos, Gordon A.; Manny, Ruth E.; Martinez, Muriel L.Children can be difficult to examine because they may become noncompliant if their physical and emotional needs are not met. Yet, there is a lack of studies that describe and measure anxiety throughout the entire length of an eye exam, provide qualitative themes about the exam, and investigate if physical and emotional factors and factors related to the exam are correlated with distress. This thesis starts with a descriptive mixed methods case study using a survey, observations, and field notes and subsequently uses the study’s findings to collaborate with doctors and designers to determine key design heuristic principles used in the development of a design for an interventional product that aims to reduce distress during exams. Thus, this thesis serves as an example of how to maximize empathy and include diverse perspectives by merging both traditional scientific research and applied design research methods when designing for healthcare.Item Radially Collapsible Endotracheal Tube(2017) Anderson, Erin; Infante, Ronal; Peterson, Corin; Sampson, LisaTHE PROBLEM - 51.7 million intubations performed annually in the US. - 10.3% experience complications. - 5.3 million complications need to be addressed. We aim to ease the process of intubation and improve patient outcomes by reducing the diameter of the ETT to improve visibility. This project was completed with contributions from Erin Anderson, Corin Peterson, and Lisa Sampson from the Department of Bioengineering, Rice University.