BUTTONAID
Buttonaid is an innovative medical device designed to streamline
the buttonhole method in hemodialysis. By assisting in the
precise creation of a fixed puncture pathway, Buttonaid reduces
the risk of mispuncture, allowing faster channel formation. This
ensures a safer, more comfortable experience for patients, while
reducing pain and stress. It also allows healthcare providers to
use blunt needles for future treatments, extending the life of
the AV fistula. Buttonaid offers a reliable solution for
long-term hemodialysis care.
End user testing
Buttonaid was originally conceptualized during a master thesis project in collaboration with ZNA. The development followed a user-centered approach, ensuring the product met the needs and challenges of end users—nurses and healthcare providers. To optimize the device extensive testing was conducted in collaboration with Antwerp University Hospital (UZA), iterating through multiple prototypes. This process involved closely analyzing the action routines of healthcare professionals and spending significant time in dialysis facilities. The insights gained from these real-world environments have culminated in Buttonaid's final, user-optimized design.
- Florentijn Vandecasteelen
- Lukas Van Campenhout
