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.