Appendix A — Medical Device Systems Engineering Survey Template
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The following survey template was used to elicitate knowledge needs from systems engineers who work with medical devices. The survey was deployed as a Microsoft Form at the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/UKeWtta0gv
- Please identify the primary challenges you have encountered in the systems engineering process for medical devices. Select all that apply from the following options:
- What tools do you find indispensable in your daily tasks as a systems engineer? Please select all that apply from the following options:
Could you please elaborate on why you find the selected tools valuable in your day-to-day work as a systems engineer? Feel free to provide specific examples or experiences that illustrate their importance.
Which methodologies do you consider most beneficial in your daily tasks as a systems engineer working with medical devices? Please select all that apply from the following options:
Could you please provide insights into why you find the selected methodologies valuable in your day-to-day work as a systems engineer for medical devices? Describe the outcomes or benefits you’ve experienced by employing these methodologies. Additionally, if applicable, mention any alternative methodologies that were considered but not chosen, and the rationale behind your selection.
Which job roles do you primarily engage with in your daily activities?
- Please indicate which job roles, in your opinion, possess a good understanding of the deliverables and artifacts produced by systems engineers? Software Engineers
Could you share examples of books, articles, or papers that have resonated with you as a systems engineer working with medical devices? Please provide one or more titles and, if possible, briefly explain how they impacted your work or perspective. Your insights will help us better understand valuable resources in this field.
In your opinion, what regulations or standards should be covered in a comprehensive medical device systems engineering book? Please provide your suggestions below.
What learning formats do you find most accessible and beneficial? Please select all that apply from the following options:
- Would you be open to further contact if there were follow-up questions?