Design management contributions in the diagnosis of a psychiatric hospital in Brazil: Identifying opportunities in assistive technology

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to diagnose opportunities for the development of ATs in a psychiatric hospital located in southern Brazil, using as a basis design management. The first part of the research was theoretical, based on the literature review of the central themes; and the second part is characterized as applied research, through on-site surveys and a diagnosis of the psychiatric hospital, considering a systematic approach, resulting in the identification of opportunities for design in Assistive Technology. In conclusion, regarding the hospital diagnosis it was possible to understand the functioning of the system with its internal and external actors, and the sectors that presented the greatest opportunities for the use of design in Assistive Technology, which were: (1) the Rehabilitation Sector; (2) Occupational Therapy, (3) Psychology; (4) Pharmacy; (5) Nursing, among other opportunities identified in the field of Assistive Technology.