{"id":10010,"date":"2026-04-24T19:06:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T10:06:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uism.co.jp\/?p=10010"},"modified":"2026-04-24T19:06:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T10:06:39","slug":"hfes-panel-report-practical-differences-in-medical-device-hfe-across-asia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uism.co.jp\/en\/blog\/hfes-panel-report-practical-differences-in-medical-device-hfe-across-asia\/","title":{"rendered":"HFES Panel Report: Practical Differences in Medical Device HFE Across Asia\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"smk-summary-box\">\n<h3 class=\"smk-summary-title\"><span class=\"smk-summary-icon\">\u2736<\/span>Article Summary<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"smk-summary-list\">\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW157891717 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW157891717 BCX0\">In HFE (Human Factors Engineering) evaluations across Asia, outcomes are influenced not only by regulatory requirements but also by execution conditions such as healthcare systems and recruitment realities.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW157891717 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW72244602 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72244602 BCX0\">Cultural factors also shape how users provide feedback and interpret errors, meaning that data collection methods (including moderation) must be carefully designed.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW72244602 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #4c9f87\" class=\"sme-text-color\">Intro&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I recently&nbsp;had the opportunity to&nbsp;participate&nbsp;in a panel discussion at the HFES International Symposium, where I shared perspectives from Japan on practical differences in HFE across Asia.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Together with&nbsp;Maffee&nbsp;Wan (Xplus&nbsp;X, China) and MinJae Kim (Hankook Research, South Korea), we discussed a wide range of topics covering the full lifecycle of human factors research\u2014from planning to execution\u2014including the use of overseas data, sample sizes, test environments, ethics review (IRB), and recruitment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;This discussion reinforced something important for teams working across Asia\u3002&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Beyond regulatory frameworks, healthcare systems and cultural contexts play a significant role in shaping HFE outcomes across countries<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, I summarize these practical differences from a medical device development perspective. A downloadable guide comparing these markets is also provided, so I hope&nbsp;you&#8217;ll&nbsp;stay with me until the end.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #4c9f87\" class=\"sme-text-color\">1.&nbsp;Similar Regulations, Different Realities&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While regulatory frameworks across Asia are often aligned with&nbsp;international standards&nbsp;(IEC 62366-1),&nbsp;the practical challenges in conducting HFE studies stem primarily from differences in healthcare systems and operational realities,&nbsp;not the regulations themselves.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Japan, for example, the following structural constraints are commonly&nbsp;observed:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-snow-monkey-blocks-box smb-box\" style=\"--smb-box--box-shadow:-9px 0px 1px -1px rgba(250, 160, 96, 1);--smb-box--background-opacity:1;--smb-box--border-width:1px\"><div class=\"smb-box__background\"><\/div><div class=\"smb-box__body is-layout-constrained wp-block-snow-monkey-blocks-box-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;grid-template-columns:33% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uism.co.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/\u633f\u5165\u753b\u50cf_\u6b63\u65b9\u5f62\uff08500\u00d7500\uff09-3.png\" alt=\"A doctor in a white coat sits at a desk during a consultation, representing the healthcare professionals involved in medical device HFE studies in Asia.\" class=\"wp-image-9516 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uism.co.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/\u633f\u5165\u753b\u50cf_\u6b63\u65b9\u5f62\uff08500\u00d7500\uff09-3.png 500w, https:\/\/uism.co.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/\u633f\u5165\u753b\u50cf_\u6b63\u65b9\u5f62\uff08500\u00d7500\uff09-3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/uism.co.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/\u633f\u5165\u753b\u50cf_\u6b63\u65b9\u5f62\uff08500\u00d7500\uff09-3-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-sme-list-arrow\">\n<li>Compensation for healthcare professionals&nbsp;working in larger hospitals&nbsp;is often treated as secondary income, requiring institutional approval.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scheduling&nbsp;HCPs&nbsp;is uncertain and may not be&nbsp;finalized&nbsp;until shortly before the session.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patient recruitment&nbsp;frequently&nbsp;depends on existing physician\u2013patient relationships. Participation may be mediated by their physician, either through consultation or direct referral, reflecting a need for reassurance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, there are environmental constraints such as:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-snow-monkey-blocks-box smb-box\" style=\"--smb-box--box-shadow:-9px 0px 1px -1px rgba(250, 160, 96, 1);--smb-box--background-opacity:1;--smb-box--border-width:1px\"><div class=\"smb-box__background\"><\/div><div class=\"smb-box__body is-layout-constrained wp-block-snow-monkey-blocks-box-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;grid-template-columns:33% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uism.co.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/\u633f\u5165\u753b\u50cf_\u6b63\u65b9\u5f62\uff08500\u00d7500\uff09-4.png\" alt=\" A clean, empty hospital hallway with a reception desk, representing the clinical environment where medical device HFE studies may be conducted.\" class=\"wp-image-9517 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uism.co.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/\u633f\u5165\u753b\u50cf_\u6b63\u65b9\u5f62\uff08500\u00d7500\uff09-4.png 500w, https:\/\/uism.co.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/\u633f\u5165\u753b\u50cf_\u6b63\u65b9\u5f62\uff08500\u00d7500\uff09-4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/uism.co.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/\u633f\u5165\u753b\u50cf_\u6b63\u65b9\u5f62\uff08500\u00d7500\uff09-4-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-sme-list-arrow\">\n<li>Many hospitals do not allow external research activities&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dedicated usability testing facilities are limited&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>One contributing factor is that&nbsp;<strong>participation in<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>medical&nbsp;usability&nbsp;research is less common in Japan compared to Western markets<\/strong>, creating a higher psychological barrier for both institutions and participants. This leads to more cautious decision-making processes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, in Japan, HFE success depends not only on study design but also on&nbsp;operational design and relationship management to ensure the study can be executed in the first place.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #4c9f87\" class=\"sme-text-color\">2.&nbsp;&nbsp;Culture Directly Shapes Data Quality&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another critical factor is how cultural context affects the quality of data itself.&nbsp;Even within East Asia, participant behavior and feedback patterns vary significantly across countries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-snow-monkey-blocks-box smb-box\" style=\"--smb-box--box-shadow:3px 0px 10px 5px rgba(171, 184, 195, 0.5);--smb-box--background-color:var(u002du002d_color-white);--smb-box--background-opacity:0;--smb-box--border-width:1px\"><div class=\"smb-box__background\"><\/div><div class=\"smb-box__body is-layout-constrained wp-block-snow-monkey-blocks-box-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><span style=\"\n  display: inline-block;\n  background: #E8F1FF;\n  color: #0046AD;\n  padding: 8px 20px;\n  border-radius: 25px;\n  font-weight: bold;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  letter-spacing: 0.05em;\n\">South Korea:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Users tend to have&nbsp;high receptivity to&nbsp;new technologies&nbsp;(early adopters)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Issues are more likely to be identified and clearly attributed to the device&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-snow-monkey-blocks-box smb-box\" style=\"--smb-box--box-shadow:3px 0px 10px 5px rgba(171, 184, 195, 0.5);--smb-box--background-color:var(u002du002d_color-white);--smb-box--background-opacity:0;--smb-box--border-width:1px\"><div class=\"smb-box__background\"><\/div><div class=\"smb-box__body is-layout-constrained wp-block-snow-monkey-blocks-box-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><span style=\"\n  display: inline-block;\n  background: #ffd9d9;\n  color: #da0000;\n  padding: 8px 20px;\n  border-radius: 25px;\n  font-weight: bold;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  letter-spacing: 0.05em;\n\">Japan:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Users often interpret issues as their own misunderstanding&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Errors tend to be attributed to the user rather than the device&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participants may hesitate to criticize devices used in their own institutions&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"smk-table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"smk-table-both\" style=\"--th-bg: #1f2937; --th-side-bg: #f9fafb;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Aspect<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #f5f9ff; color: #111;\">South Korea<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #fdf2f4; color: #111;\">Japan<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Interpretation of issues<\/th>\n<td style=\"background-color: #f5f9ff; color: #111; font-weight: 400;\">High receptivity to new technologies<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #fdf2f4; color: #111; font-weight: 400;\">More cautious, self-adaptive mindset<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Interpretation of issues<\/th>\n<td style=\"background-color: #f5f9ff; color: #111;\">Attributed to the device<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #fdf2f4; color: #111;\">Attributed to user understanding<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Feedback style<\/th>\n<td style=\"background-color: #f5f9ff; color: #111;\">Direct and explicit<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #fdf2f4; color: #111;\">Reserved (especially for familiar families)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Without understanding these cultural differences, studies may&nbsp;<strong>fail to&nbsp;detect critical&nbsp;use&nbsp;errors<\/strong>. This is especially critical in validation studies for medical devices, where moderator intervention must be minimized. In such cases, it becomes essential for the moderator to create an environment where participants feel comfortable speaking up. In medical device validation studies in Japan, for example, we explicitly communicate that errors reflect design issues, not user faults.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #4c9f87\" class=\"sme-text-color\">How to Address These Challenges&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Within a similar regulatory standard,&nbsp;HFE evaluations in Asia require&nbsp;<strong>design and execution tailored to each country\u2019s operational realities<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Japan in particular, factors such as coordination with medical institutions, recruitment feasibility, testing environments, and cultural biases significantly influence outcomes.&nbsp;For this reason, study design and execution should be treated as an integrated process rather than separate phases.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At&nbsp;Uism, we support HFE activities in Japan, from study design and execution to reporting grounded in local clinical and operational realities. Through&nbsp;ReSight&nbsp;Global, we also collaborate with partner teams to support broader, multi-market HFE programs across regions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In practice, we support areas such as:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-snow-monkey-blocks-container smb-container c-container\"><div class=\"smb-container__body is-layout-constrained wp-block-snow-monkey-blocks-container-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Operational design that accounts for recruitment and institutional coordination&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Localization of study design based on real-world use environments&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moderation approaches that account for cultural factors affecting user behavior&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#ffcb5996;border-width:5px;border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;background-color:#ffcb5914\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #4c9f87\" class=\"sme-text-color\"><span class=\"sme-font-size has-sm-l-font-size\">HFE\/UE in Japan, China, and Korea: Practical Comparison Guide<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve&nbsp;created a free guide that provides a practical comparison of HFE implementation across China, Japan, and Korea. This guide is designed for teams planning global HFE activities and offers actionable insights for smooth execution of medical device usability tests.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-snow-monkey-blocks-buttons smb-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-snow-monkey-blocks-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-snow-monkey-blocks-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-snow-monkey-blocks-btn aligncenter smb-btn-wrapper smb-btn-wrapper--wider is-style-default popmake-8924 sme-animation-bounce-in\" data-sme-animation-delay=\"0.3\" data-sme-animation-duration=\"0.6\"><a class=\"smb-btn smb-btn--wider\" style=\"--smb-btn--background-color:var(--accent-color);--smb-btn--border-radius:100px;--smb-btn--color:var(--sub-accent-color)\"><span class=\"smb-btn__label\"><strong>Download the Asia HFE Quick Guide<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-snow-monkey-blocks-box smb-box\" 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