Age-friendly Design of an Insulin Management Device Based on KJ-AHP and Usability Test

YAN Shengzan; ZHAO Xuanxuan; XIA Chuhan

doi:10.19554/j.cnki.1001-3563.2026.14.018

PDF(1726 KB)

Packaging Engineering ›› 2026, Vol. 47 ›› Issue (14) : 207-216. DOI: 10.19554/j.cnki.1001-3563.2026.14.018

Industrial Design

Age-friendly Design of an Insulin Management Device Based on KJ-AHP and Usability Test

YAN Shengzan, ZHAO Xuanxuan^*, XIA Chuhan

Author information +

History +

Abstract

To address age-friendly needs, the work aims to design an insulin management device that better matches the real needs of elderly diabetic patients and improves the quality of life for the elderly. The KJ Affinity Diagram method was adopted to collect the needs of the elderly for insulin management devices, and 14 specific needs were summarized into 5 categories. The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) was used to calculate and rank the weight of each need. Combined with product design procedures and methods, an age-friendly design path from need quantification to function implementation was formed around core demand indicators. With this path, a clearly weighted need system was constructed through the KJ-AHP integrated method, based on which the design of an integrated insulin management system was completed. Its innovation lied in integrated dual-terminal integration and the construction of a multi-modal interaction system, which jointly improved the system's comprehensive performance and user experience. Usability tests showed that the device performed excellently in both task completion rate and user satisfaction, effectively meeting the core needs of elderly users and providing a reliable and convenient insulin management solution. In conclusion, the innovative integrated design of the insulin pen and insulin case focuses on core functions, accurately responding to the pain points of elderly diabetic patients, and providing a reference for the development of similar products.

Key words

product design / insulin management device / KJ Affinity Diagram method (KJ) / Analytic Hierarchy Process method (AHP) / age-friendly needs

Cite this article

EndNote

Ris (Procite)

Bibtex

Download Citations

YAN Shengzan, ZHAO Xuanxuan, XIA Chuhan. Age-friendly Design of an Insulin Management Device Based on KJ-AHP and Usability Test[J]. Packaging Engineering. 2026, 47(14): 207-216 https://doi.org/10.19554/j.cnki.1001-3563.2026.14.018

References

[1] 张昊. 我国老年人糖尿病影响因素分析及监警预测[D]. 兰州: 西北师范大学, 2024: 1-2.
ZHANG H.Investigating Factors Influencing Diabetes among Elderly in China and Predicting Surveillance[D]. Lanzhou: Northwest Normal University, 2024: 1-2.
[2] 国家老年医学中心, 中华医学会老年医学分会, 中国老年保健协会糖尿病专业委员会, 等. 中国老年糖尿病诊疗指南(2024版)[J]. 协和医学杂志, 2024, 15(4): 771-800.
National Center for Gerontology, Chinese Society of Geriatrics, Diabetes Professional Committee of Chinese Geriatric Health Association. Guideline for the Management of Diabetes Mellitus in the Elderly in China (2024 Edition)[J]. Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital, 2024, 15(4): 771-800.
[3] 高阳, 王沙, 明磊. 新型胰岛素包装保温性能优化设计[J]. 包装工程, 2018, 39(8): 206-210.
GAO Y, WANG S, MING L.Thermal Insulation Property of a New Package of Insulin[J]. Packaging Engineering, 2018, 39(8): 206-210.
[4] 李楠. 基于AHP的适老化看护产品设计研究[J]. 产品可靠性报告, 2024(8): 70-72.
LI N.Research on the Design of Aging Care Products Based on AHP[J]. Reliability Reports, 2024(8): 70-72.
[5] LI X J, LI H.Age-Appropriate Design of Domestic Intelligent Medical Products: An Example of Smart Blood Glucose Detector for the Elderly with AHP-QFD Joint KE[J]. Heliyon, 2024, 10(5): e27387.
[6] 李璐. 基于适老化理念下老年糖尿病患者的智能产品及包装设计[D]. 保定: 河北大学, 2022: 52-72.
LI L.Design of Intelligent Products and Packaging for Elderly Diabetic Patients Based on the Concept of Aging[D]. Baoding: Hebei University, 2022: 52-72.
[7] 牛英伟, 边鹏. 针对盲人糖尿病患者的家用血糖仪产品设计[J]. 工业设计, 2023(5): 54-56.
NIU Y W, BIAN P.Design of Home Glucose Meter Products for Blind Diabetic Patients[J]. Industrial Design, 2023(5): 54-56.
[8] 胡浩伟, 胡俊. 基于KJ-AHP模型的适老化家庭种植产品设计研究[J]. 包装工程, 2024, 45(S1): 264-270.
HU H W, HU J.Research on the Design of Aging Family Planting Products Based on KJ-AHP Model[J]. Packaging Engineering, 2024, 45(S1): 264-270.
[9] LU Y, ZHOU L J, ZHANG A L, et al.Research on Designing Context-Aware Interactive Experiences for Sustainable Aging-Friendly Smart Homes[J]. Electronics, 2024, 13(17): 3507.
[10] 鲁苗, 姚君. 家用呼吸机适老化功能设计研究[J]. 机电产品开发与创新, 2023, 36(3): 61-64.
LU M, YAO J.Study on the Design of Age-Appropriate Features of Home Ventilators[J]. Development & Innovation of Machinery & Electrical Products, 2023, 36(3): 61-64.
[11] 张文剑. 基于AHP、QFD、AD的适老化哮喘吸入器优化设计[J]. 机电产品开发与创新, 2025, 38(2): 68-71.
ZHANG W J.Optimization Design of Age-Appropriate Asthma Inhaler Based on AHP, QFD, and AD[J]. Development & Innovation of Machinery & Electrical Products, 2025, 38(2): 68-71.
[12] 王春彧, 杜世超. 远程监护设备对不同居住安排老年人健康的影响——基于中国老年社会追踪调查的分析[J]. 上海城市规划, 2024(3): 37-42.
WANG C Y, DU S C.The Impact of Remote Monitoring Devices on the Health of Older Adults with Different Living Arrangements: An Analysis Based on the China Longitudinal Aging Social Survey[J]. Shanghai Urban Planning Review, 2024(3): 37-42.
[13] DIVAKAR D, SINGH S K, DKHAR F.Smart Medicine Box Using IoT with Alarm and SMS Notification[J]. Telecom Bus Rev, 2022, 15(1): 30-36.
[14] 张郃, 李硕, 程艺, 等. 无针注射技术的研究进展[J]. 药学学报, 2024, 59(3): 591-599.
ZHANG H, LI S, CHENG Y, et al.Research Progress of Needle-Free Injection Technology[J]. Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica, 2024, 59(3): 591-599.
[15] 钟绪浪, 王瑾, 罗又辉, 等. 主动控温半导体激光器电源系统研究[J]. 应用激光, 2021, 41(3): 608-613.
ZHONG X L, WANG J, LUO Y H, et al.Research on Power Control System of Semiconductor Laser with Active Temperature[J]. Applied Laser, 2021, 41(3): 608-613.
[16] 王云艺, 李美勇, 张怡景, 等. 基于功率分层的PPO- PID薄膜热电冷却芯片的精准控温算法[J]. 集成技术, 2025, 14(6): 117-126.
WANG Y Y, LI M Y, ZHANG Y J, et al.Precise Temperature Control Algorithm of PPO-PID Thin Film Thermoelectric Cooling Chip Based on Power Stratification[J]. Journal of Integration Technology, 2025, 14(6): 117-126.
[17] 张天恒, 王书浩, 贺鹏, 等. 基于ARM的智能药箱设计[J]. 重庆理工大学学报(自然科学), 2018, 32(6): 182-187.
ZHANG T H, WANG S H, HE P, et al.Design of Smart Medicine Cabinet Based on ARM[J]. Journal of Chongqing University of Technology (Natural Science), 2018, 32(6): 182-187.
[18] 陈佳琳, 蔡婷婷, 段怡雯, 等. 基于双钻模型的乳腺癌患者化疗症状评估微信小程序的开发及可用性评价[J]. 护士进修杂志, 2025, 40(13): 1368-1375.
CHEN J L, CAI T T, DUAN Y W, et al.Development and Usability Evaluation of a WeChat Mini Program for Chemotherapy-Related Symptom Assessment in Breast Cancer Patients Based on the Double Diamond Model[J]. Journal of Nurses Training, 2025, 40(13): 1368-1375.