4.2 The Discover phase
The information collected in the Interviews revealed that the
patients with keloid and in use of the compression therapy understood
the necessity of this therapy in association with other therapeutics for
the completeness of their treatment. The acquisition of the garments
(compression mesh, foam and silicone sheet) is not difficult. Although
the initial purchase cost is relatively high, maintenance costs have
been contested for long-term use. The compression therapy application
routine was disapproved for the inconvenience, discomfort, mobility
restriction, lack of practicality, heat and sweating.
Thus, the criteria for the creation of the device were based on the
results of the Interviews , Research Desk and theScenario : a) To ensure that the patient performs the therapy
daily according to the therapeutic orientation; b) A single device,
bypassing the need to acquire different materials and combine them to
perform the compression; c) Direct application of the device on the scar
with practicality and convenience.