Human Factors

Looking to conduct medical device HF studies in Japan? Need recruiting support? We are a group of researchers with extensive experience conducting medical research in Japan. We help oversea human factors and product design firms to conduct research and studies in Japan.

Our researchers have backgrounds in medical device human factors, UX research, healthcare market research, pharmaceutical industry, medical device industry, and/or actual clinical field. We have the abilities to assist your studies in Japan.

The number of medical device human factors specialists in Japan is extremely limited. Therefore, we are open to sharing our fieldwork resources and assisting overseas firms to conduct their studies in Japan.

Our Expertise

Local healthcare knowledge

We have a good understanding of Japanese healthcare system The characteristics of Japanese users and use environments may not be fully described in your use specifications. But understanding the local healthcare system, users, and use environments is crucial when conducting studies overseas.

Experienced moderators

Our moderators are trained to moderate HF studies. They understand how to moderate usability studies and effectively ask probing questions to identify the underlying root causes of use issues. This means you don't need to train market research moderators. With our team, you can get the data you need.

Recruiting Network

We have a network of recruiting resources that we can utilize to recruit healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers for research and testing. We understand the importance of recruiting intended users for HF studies and ensure to recruit the required number of participants for regulatory submissions.

We can provide the supports you need

Study design

We can assist you in determining the appropriate fieldwork logistics based on our local study experience.

Material translation

Our multi-lingual researchers will help you translate your protocol and study materials.

HCP recruiting

We can help you recruit various types of HCP participants using our recruiting network.

Lay users recruiting

We can help you recruit patient and caregiver participants using our recruiting network.

Moderation

We can provide moderators experienced in HF studies, saving you the effort of training new researchers.

Note taking

We can provide an additional note-taker upon your request and deliver the necessary data.

Interpretation

We can arrange for interpreters who have experience moderating research and study sessions.

Facility

We're familiar with local facilities that are ideal for HF studies and can assist you in securing one for your study.

Video Recording

We can set up audio and video recording equipment to suit your study's specific needs.

We look forward to assisting your projects!

Please feel free to contact us anytime!