Title: Define a biomedical engineering design problem.
Course: Biomedical Engineering (21049) > Section: Using the Engineering Design Process to Solve a Biomedical Problem

Definition should include

•    the unsolved clinical or biomedical problem based on stakeholder needs analysis
•    the reasons it is important to have a clear concept of a problem before attempting to solve it
•    an explanation of a biomedical engineering design brief (i.e., a statement that explains what the solution to a biomedical engineering design problem must accomplish)
•    essential components of a design brief.

Process/Skill Questions:

•    Why is it important to identify all relevant stakeholders (e.g., patients, providers, payers, regulatory bodies)?
•    Why is it important to have a clear definition of a problem before attempting to solve it?
•    What might be the consequences of not having a clear concept of a biomedical engineering design problem before attempting to solve it?
•    How can a biomedical engineering design problem be stated succinctly?
•    How is a design brief used in a biomedical engineering design process?
•    How does iteration address lack of clarity in the original problem statement?

Teacher Resource:

•    A Student Guide to Biodesign, Stanford University