TrachSense
Role: Qualitative Research Consultant and ATLAS.ti Trainer |Keywords: Healthcare Product Design, Caregiver & Clinical Experience, Qualitative Research
Overview: This study supported a healthcare product design team in understanding the experiences of parents caring for children with tracheostomies. The insights gained directly contributed to the development of life-saving technology for children with medical complexities (CMC).
Approach:
Employed an exploratory qualitative approach to capture the systemic challenges faced by caregivers and medical professionals managing pediatric tracheostomies.
Conducted thematic analysis using ATLAS.ti, extracting key insights from interviews with U.S.-based healthcare professionals and caregivers.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to publish findings in Qualitative Health Research and Health Expectations journals.
Impact: After the data was collected and analysis reported, the RD team achieved the following,
The Biodesign Program at Children’s National Hospital secured non-dilutive funding from the Children's Hospital Founder's Auxiliary Board and The Alliance for Pediatric Device Innovation (APDI) to advance TrachSense development.
Successfully filed a patent and engaged early with the FDA through a Pre-Clinical Investigation (PCI) meeting.
Submitted an FDA Pre-Submission application to facilitate regulatory approval
For more information about this project and the design team, visit: https://jsdesigngroup.com/trach-sense
Links to Publication:
“100 Things I Wish Someone Would Have Told Me”: Everyday Challenges Parents Face while Caring for their Children with a Tracheostomy: https://doi.org/10.1177/1049732323121738
Equitable Care for children with a Tracheostomy: Addressing Challenges and Seeking Systemic Solutions: https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.14158
