Abstract: PUB174
User-Friendly Features of Moda-flx Show High Usability Success Rates
Session Information
Category: Dialysis
- 801 Dialysis: Hemodialysis and Frequent Dialysis
Authors
- Wall, Stephanie, Diality, Inc., Irvine, California, United States
- Hyun, Nicholas, Diality, Inc., Irvine, California, United States
- B, Vitas, Diality, Inc., Irvine, California, United States
- Hernandez, Emiline Victoria, Diality, Inc., Irvine, California, United States
- Poppe, Clayton, Diality, Inc., Irvine, California, United States
- Khawar, Osman, Diality, Inc., Irvine, California, United States
Background
The Moda-flx Hemodialysis System™ prioritizes user-friendliness, safety, and connectivity, aiming to enhance the dialysis experience for users. By incorporating features such as automatic priming, Bluetooth connectivity for blood pressure monitoring, and automatic saline bolus delivery during treatment and rinseback, Diality aims to enhance usability and patient outcomes, thereby affirming the company's dedication to patient-centric innovation in renal care .
Methods
Three simulated-use formative usability studies and a summative usability study involving Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technicians and Nephrology Nurses as representative users were used for data collection. Tasks were tailored to match the operational requirements of the Moda-flx Hemodialysis System™, prioritizing scenario-driven interactions to provide users with genuine, real-world experiences.
Results
Nine Nephrology nurses and six Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technicians from diverse backgrounds participated in a simulated-use summative usability study. They received three hours of training in small groups, including presentations and hands-on sessions, with a minimum 1-hour decay period before evaluation. The study showed a remarkable 98.33% success rate across 285 tasks related to the discussed user-friendly features, affirming their ease of use.
Conclusion
The Moda-flx Hemodialysis System, designed with a focus on user-friendliness, represents a significant advancement in renal care. By incorporating features such as automatic priming, Bluetooth-enabled blood pressure connectivity and monitoring, automatic saline bolus delivery during treatment and at rinseback features, Diality aims to enhance patient comfort and treatment adherence. The study’s impressive 98.33% success rate across 285 tasks validates the effectiveness of these user-friendly enhancementsand reinforces Diality’s commitment to patient-centric innovation in dialysis device design.
Outcome Distribution of Moda-Flx User-Friendly Features
| User-Friendly Feature | Tasks Completed Successfully | Tasks Completed Successfully with Difficulty | Close Call | Use Error | Overall Success Rate |
| Heparin Pump | 111 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 98.33% |
| Saline Administration | 59 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 98.33% |
| Priming/Self-Test | 43 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| Blood Pressure | 58 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 96.67% |
| Totals | 271 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 98.33% |
Funding
- Commercial Support – Diality