What to Consider Before Starting Your Human Factors Project

Planning a Human Factors study? Before diving in, make sure you’re setting your project up for success. In this expert guide, Laura Haxton, Head of Operations at Med Planet, shares the critical considerations you need to address from day one—defining the right sample size, managing the logistics of in-person testing, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Whether you’re working with complex devices or tight timelines, these insights will help you avoid common pitfalls and deliver research that truly makes an impact.

Understanding the Patient Journey of Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (aSAH) Patients

The primary goal of this project was to explore and understand the key milestones and patient journeys of aSAH patients and their caregivers. The pharmaceutical client sought to gain insights into the initial symptoms and experiences of these patients, the different treatments and phases they undergo, and the broader impact of aSAH on their lives and those of their caregivers.

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

The client aimed to identify its customers among pulmonologists and understand the therapeutic approaches in the management of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF).

Narcolepsy and Idiopathic Hypersomnia

The project aimed to explore how narcolepsy and IH patients navigate the treatment process, including facilitators and hindrances. It mapped the buying process surrounding treatment decisions, medication trials, and patient perspectives.

Type 2 Diabetes

The project focused on presenting a smart device under development to assist Type 2 Diabetes patients in titrating their basal insulin at home. The client aimed to identify barriers and pain points for patients in the titration process, assess the potential benefits of a smart device, and pinpoint key messages for future communication plans.