Methods for optimizing ambulance interior design based on feedback and expert community recommendations

Abstract

Introduction. The need for modernizing ambulance interiors arises from the necessity to improve their er-gonomics. Objectives: to optimize the prototype of an ambulance interior based on feedback and recommen-dations from the expert community. Tasks: Evaluate the prototype of the ambulance interior, refine the design based on feedback, implement modifications into production models, conduct a reassessment of the results including operational evaluation, and identify directions for further improvements. Materials and methods. The study was conducted in two stages: 255 respondents were surveyed in the first stage, and 245 in the sec-ond. Descriptive statistical methods and the Mann- Whitney test were used to assess the statistical significance of differences between prototype and production model indicators. Results. The analysis showed improve-ments in the versatility of mounts (rating increased from 4.49 to 4.71), patient comfort (from 4.67 to 4.80), and ease of cleaning (from 4.52 to 4.74). Overall, 84% of feedback was positive, confirming a high level of satis-faction within the medical community. Conclusion. Integrating feedback from the medical community into the design process of ambulance vehicles enabled the development of functional and reliable solutions that meet modern requirements and improve working conditions for ambulance crews. The developed methodolo-gy proved effective and can be utilized for further modernization of medical transport.