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User-centered integrated redesign of the Electrophysiology Room at the Sant Joan de Déu Pediatric Hospital

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Treballs Finals de Grau d'Enginyeria Biomèdica. Facultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut. Universitat de Barcelona. Curs: 2024-2025. Tutor: Jordi Colomer i Farrarons ; Director: Georgia Sarquella Brugada

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This project presents a comprehensive redesign proposal for the Electrophysiology Room at the Arrhythmia Unit of
Sant Joan de Déu Children’s Hospital (HSJD). The objective is to resolve existing structural and functional inefficiencies
through a needs-driven, paediatric-adapted design. The approach follows the Biodesign methodology, progressing
from the identification of needs to the proposal of solutions. The first phase involved shadowing procedures, interviews
with clinicians and nurses, detailed questionnaires and benchmarking visits to six Spanish hospitals. This led to the
collection and classification of over 40 needs across four categories: infrastructure, equipment, patient experience, and
staff comfort. Each need was prioritised (must-have, nice to have, or not needed) based on CSUR standards, clinical
workflows, and national recommendations.These needs were translated into a set of finalessential and recommended
technical requirements. For each, a tailored solution was proposed, integrating real-world observations and
commercially available technologies. The proposal includes ceiling-mounted storage and power systems, improved
lighting and temperature control, and better ergonomic conditions. All solutions were compiled into a full list of
recommended equipment and illustrated in a conceptual layout plan.The project concludes that while technical design
is key, subjectivity plays a major role in shaping what each team considers "ideal." Hence, the "perfect" EP room is not
a universal standard but a dynamic solution that must respond to the unique needs of a clinical team at a specific point
in time.

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cc-by-nc-nd (c)  Clàudia Torres Expósito, 2025

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Treballs Finals de Grau (TFG) - Enginyeria Biomèdica

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User-centered integrated redesign of the Electrophysiology Room at the Sant Joan de Déu Pediatric Hospital