Designing for Distress in Pediatric Optometry Exams using a Mixed Methods Case Study and Human-Centered Design

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dc.contributor.advisorKwon, EunSook
dc.contributor.committeeMemberVos, Gordon A.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberManny, Ruth E.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberMartinez, Muriel L.
dc.creatorInfante, Ronal
dc.creator.orcid0000-0002-4916-4108
dc.date.accessioned2021-07-15T02:35:39Z
dc.date.available2021-07-15T02:35:39Z
dc.date.createdMay 2020
dc.date.issued2020-05
dc.date.submittedMay 2020
dc.date.updated2021-07-15T02:35:41Z
dc.description.abstractChildren 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.
dc.description.departmentArchitecture and Design, Gerald D. Hines College of
dc.format.digitalOriginborn digital
dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdf
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10657/7856
dc.language.isoeng
dc.rightsThe author of this work is the copyright owner. UH Libraries and the Texas Digital Library have their permission to store and provide access to this work. Further transmission, reproduction, or presentation of this work is prohibited except with permission of the author(s).
dc.subjectpediatric optometry
dc.subjectchildren
dc.subjectcycloplegic refraction
dc.subjectcyclopentolate
dc.subjectanxiety
dc.subjecteye drop administration
dc.subjectmixed methods case study
dc.subjecthuman-centered design
dc.subjectindustrial design
dc.titleDesigning for Distress in Pediatric Optometry Exams using a Mixed Methods Case Study and Human-Centered Design
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dc.type.genreThesis
thesis.degree.collegeGerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design
thesis.degree.departmentArchitecture and Design, Gerald D. Hines College of
thesis.degree.disciplineIndustrial Design
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Houston
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science

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