AVA - Augmented Virtual Auscultation

AVA - Augmented Virtual Auscultation

A case study

A case study

ROLE: PRODUCT DESIGNER

Role: Product designer

Project Description

Making medical training more accessible and adaptable

Together with Laerdal Medical, I looked at how this training can become more tangible for students and how it enables more self-learning and repeatable training. With this project I wanted to create an example of how designing for such a situation can be approached: By using modern technologies and studying the needs of users.
»AVA« is a study of how dematerialization and the introduction of virtual reality fill gaps in the previous learning process. Student independence can be increased, costs for educational institutions can be reduced and a seamless user experience can be created.

Deliverables

Deliverables

Making medical training more accessible and adaptable

Together with Laerdal Medical, I looked at how auscultation training can become more tangible for students and how it enables more self-learning and repeatable training. With this project I wanted to create an example of how designing for such a situation can be approached: By using modern technologies and studying the needs of users.
»AVA« is a study of how dematerialization and the introduction of virtual reality fill gaps in the previous learning process. Student independence can be increased, costs for educational institutions can be reduced and a seamless user experience can be created.

Research
Product design
UX design
Visual design

chapter 01

chapter 01

RESEARCH

RESEARCH

In collaboration with Laerdal Medical, our project aimed to revolutionize auscultation training by making it more accessible and adaptable. Extensive research was conducted to understand the current challenges faced by students and educators in traditional auscultation training methods. We delved into the limitations of physical models and explored the potential benefits of incorporating modern technologies such as virtual reality.

Understanding user needs

Main painpoints

“students rely on availability of patients and teachers for training lung auscultation”

Physician, public health and clinical medicine department (Umeå University)

“students always need a supervisor to use the simulators”

Associate professor nursing school (UiS Stavanger)

Associate professor & 2 teachers, department of nursing (Umeå University – clinical training center)

PostDoc, public health and clinical medicine department (Umeå University)

“The more individual training, the better”

program leader paramedic BA (UiS Stavanger)

“students rely on availability of patients and teachers for training lung auscultation”

Physician, public health and clinical medicine department (Umeå University)

“students always need a supervisor to use the simulators”

Associate professor nursing school (UiS Stavanger)

Associate professor & 2 teachers, department of nursing (Umeå University – clinical training center)

PostDoc, public health and clinical medicine department (Umeå University)

“The more individual training, the better”

program leader paramedic BA (UiS Stavanger)

What makes effective learning

chapter 02

chapter 02

IDEATION

IDEATION

Building upon our research findings, we engaged in a brainstorming phase to generate innovative ideas for addressing the identified pain points. Through collaborative sessions with stakeholders, we explored various concepts that could enhance the tangibility of auscultation training while fostering self-learning and repeatability. The goal was to envision a solution that would leverage modern technologies to create a seamless and immersive learning experience.

Creative workshops with stakeholders and creatives to generate a quantity of ideas

How might we make auscultation training more…

accessible
scalable
immersive
reassuring
repeatable
adaptive

accessible
scalable
immersive
reassuring
repeatable
adaptive

?

Industry professionals rated concept ideas and minimum product requirements

Building upon our research findings, we engaged in a brainstorming phase to generate innovative ideas for addressing the identified pain points. Through collaborative sessions with stakeholders, we explored various concepts that could enhance the tangibility of auscultation training while fostering self-learning and repeatability. The goal was to envision a solution that would leverage modern technologies to create a seamless and immersive learning experience.

chapter 03

chapter 03

CONCEPT

CONCEPT

Rough concept wireframing

With a clear direction established, we embarked on the development of the AVA (Augmented Virtual Auscultation) platform. This involved integrating augmented reality technology with auscultation training modules to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Our focus was on designing an intuitive interface that would empower students to engage in independent learning while reducing costs for educational institutions.

Prototyping iterations

chapter 04

chapter 04

VALIDATION

VALIDATION

To ensure the effectiveness and usability of the AVA platform, we constantly sought feedback and testing with stakeholders. User feedback was gathered through prototype demonstrations and simulated training scenarios. By incorporating insights from educators and students, we refined the platform to meet the diverse needs of its users.

Demo AR prototype, feedback on this was exclusively positive

To ensure the effectiveness and usability of the AVA platform, we constantly sought feedback and testing with stakeholders. User feedback was gathered through prototype demonstrations and simulated training scenarios. By incorporating insights from educators and students, we refined the platform to meet the diverse needs of its users.

Chapters

RESEARCH

IDEATION

CONCEPT

VALIDATION

DELIVER

Chapters

RESEARCH

IDEATION

CONCEPT

VALIDATION

DELIVER