The Dr. Tong Louie Living Lab and the Technology and Product Evaluation Group (TPEG)

A Sampling of Projects

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Applied Research Methods

Needs Assessments

Design ReviewsUser Testing

Policy Analysis

Applied Research Types:Methods Used in these three types of research:• Surveys• Behavioral observations• Focus groups• Interviews• Standards Analysis• Motion Analysis• Hazard Analysis• Misc. Human factors (qualitative & quantitative)• Health promotion tools

Mandate Dr. Tong Louie Living Lab (TLLL)

to facilitate better, independent and safer lives for older adults, persons with disabilities, and health care workers

by creating and evaluating effective medical and assistive devices, consumer products, technologies and environments

Motion Capture Lab

Our Services

• Evaluate new or existing products, technologies, or processes, e.g., through human factors testing with target users, clinical trials, behavioural observations, product feasibility studies, and market and focus group research.

• Simulation and ergonomic/biomechanical analysis of tasks or procedures, e.g., to evaluate a prototype knee brace.

• Environmental design research, e.g., to study the most effective bathroom or kitchen design for older adults and/or persons with disabilities.

Evaluation of an Easy Access Bath Tub:

• Stage 1: Expert Design Review

• Stage 2: Usability Testing

• Final Design Recommendations (pre-manufacturing)

(funded by Aquassure & IRAP)

NRC - IRAP E Health Initiative

• Evaluation of an Electronic Medical Record System in the BCIT Simulation Lab

• Investigation into the Usage of Handheld Devices for Nurses and Nursing Students

• Evaluate the usability of the VHS Gateway remote health and security monitoring system.

Nursing Injury Prevention: Pill Crusher(funded by OHSAH)

Children’s and Woman’s Hospital IV infant safety vest

Canine Ballistic Vest Evaluation

American Orthotics and Prosthetics Association

Challenges

• BCIT Cost Recovery Model

• Working with Guy 1’s

• Marketing – Getting Word out about our services

Thank you!

christine_flegal@bcit.ca