Persona Page: Kim – The Healthcare Innovator

Location: St. Pölten UAS, Austria
Focus: Establishing the foundation and preparing a project proposal

• Path to Reality: Expose
  Kim selects a project topic, focusing on creating an XR application for prosthetic rehabilitation. A cooperation agreement with an industry mentor is established, a risk assessment is completed, and measurable goals for the project are defined.
• Design & Innovation
  The Innovation & Creative Problem Solving course provides tools to apply design thinking, defining an approach and fostering innovative therapeutic solutions.
• Didactics and Gamification
  Through the Augmented and Virtual Reality in Health, Industry, and Education course, Kim gains insights into XR applications across various fields, including healthcare.
• Development and Implementation
  Sessions in Applied Artificial Intelligence introduce basic AI techniques that enhance the XR application, such as adaptive therapy modules.
• Evaluation and Dissemination
  The Bootcamp introduces the European Entrepreneurial Competence Framework (EntreComp), aligning project goals with real-world needs and sustainable development objectives.

Deliverables:

• A detailed project expose outlining the purpose, objectives, and initial concept of the XR application.
• A research-based “state of the art” report on XR therapy solutions.
• Presentations to lecturers, peers, and the industry mentor for feedback.

Support:

• Regular check-ins with the study coach (both online and in-person) to refine project focus and address challenges.
• Scheduled meetings (minimum of three) with the industry mentor to discuss project goals, feasibility, and alignment with industry standards.

Location: Saxion UAS, The Netherlands
Focus: Building and testing an initial prototype

• Path to Reality: Low-Fidelity Prototype
  A basic XR prototype is developed, integrating initial features for therapy exercises. Simulated patient scenarios are used to test the prototype, gathering feedback to refine the approach.
• Design & Innovation
  The Design & Implementation of XR Learning Experiences course equips students with tools to create user-friendly, immersive therapy environments.
• Didactics and Gamification
  The Principles of Gamification Design course supports the integration of engaging game mechanics into the prototype, motivating patient participation.
• Development and Implementation
  Practical sessions in Prototype Development provide the technical skills to transform conceptual designs into functional prototypes.
• Evaluation and Dissemination
  Systematic documentation and evaluation of user feedback ensure the prototype aligns with therapeutic goals.

Deliverables:

• A low-fidelity prototype tested with simulated users.
• A detailed UX test report with two feedback iterations.
• Presentations to lecturers, peers, and the industry mentor, highlighting progress and challenges.

Support:

• Continued guidance from the study coach, offering support in balancing project work and academic responsibilities.
• At least three meetings with the industry mentor to review prototype progress, gather feedback, and address practical implementation challenges.

Location: Vidzeme UAS, Latvia
Focus: Refining the prototype into a high-fidelity, market-ready solution

• Path to Reality: High-Fidelity Prototype
  Kim refines the low-fidelity prototype into a polished, high-fidelity solution. Collaboration with the industry mentor ensures compliance with healthcare standards and readiness for real-world applications.

• Design & Innovation
  Participation in a Hackathon offers opportunities to test and refine the prototype through rapid feedback from diverse stakeholders.

• Didactics and Gamification
  Advanced courses such as Usability Testing and Evaluation and UX/UI Design for XR help improve the prototype’s usability and engagement for healthcare users, incorporating user-centred design principles.

• Development and Implementation
  Technical courses such as Advanced XR Development and Interactive Systems Design focus on integrating complex functionality into the high-fidelity prototype, enhancing user experience and ensuring robustness.

• Evaluation and Dissemination
  Kim documents findings from prototype testing in healthcare environments and explores ways to effectively present these results to stakeholders and peers.

Deliverables:

• A fully functional high-fidelity prototype tested in a healthcare setting.
• A presentation to lecturers, peers, and the industry mentor, showcasing usability data and scalability plans.
• A collaboration report detailing interactions with the industry mentor and healthcare partners.

Support:

• Study coach sessions to ensure alignment of goals and provide feedback on high-fidelity prototype development.
• Regular mentor meetings (at least three) to discuss usability testing, compliance with healthcare standards, and prototype refinement.

Location: Client Organisation or Healthcare Setting
Focus: Final testing, data collection, and thesis completion

• Path to Reality: Implementation and Evaluation
  Large-scale testing of the XR application is conducted in a real-world healthcare environment, collecting data on usability, impact, and therapeutic effectiveness.
• Design & Innovation
  Workshops on innovation management support the identification of future opportunities for the solution’s development.
• Didactics and Gamification
  Feedback from real-world testing is used to refine gamification elements, maximising patient engagement.
• Development and Implementation
  Technical sessions ensure the final product is robust and ready for deployment.
• Evaluation and Dissemination
  A final thesis is completed, documenting the project’s outcomes and reflecting on personal growth as a healthcare innovator.

Deliverables:

• A comprehensive thesis and presentation on the XR solution.
• A final product tested and ready for market adoption.
• Participation in a final exhibition, showcasing the work to lecturers, peers, and external stakeholders.

Support:

• Final review sessions with the study coach to prepare for thesis defence and post-programme plans.
• Scheduled mentor meetings (minimum of three) during testing and data collection phases to ensure the project meets practical, industry-relevant objectives.