Recruitment for User Experience Testing: Novel Emergency Waiting-room Sensing for Safety (NEWS²) Study

We would like to acknowledge that our places of work and the Vancouver Coastal Health facilities are located within the traditional territories of the Heiltsuk, Kitasoo-Xai’xais, Lil’wat, Musqueam, N’Quatqua, Nuxalk, Samahquam, shíshálh, Skatin, Squamish, Tla’amin, Tsleil-Waututh, Wuikinuxv, and Xa’xtsa .


What are we doing?

The Novel Emergency Waiting-room Sensing for Safety (NEWS²) study is looking for participants to help improve safety and patient experience in crowded Emergency Departments (ED). This research project will test wearable devices that monitor vital signs for patients waiting in the Emergency Department, aiming to provide earlier alerts for those who may need urgent care.


How can you get involved?

In this User Experience Activity, you will be observed by the research team for approximately 1-hour whilst you participate in the mock use of monitoring equipment in the Emergency Department. You will be asked to share your experience to better understand the usability, comfort, perceived value and preferences when wearing different wearable sensors.


Who should apply?

You may be eligible to participate if:

  • You are 19 years or older;
  • You, a family member, or friend have waited in a Canadian Emergency Department hospital within the past 5 years;
  • You are able to give informed consent.

This study may not be right for you if:

  • You cannot provide informed consent;
  • You are currently unwell and attending the ED for any assessment;
  • You have a history of violent behavior that might risk safety or interfere with equipment;
  • You are impaired by alcohol or other substances;
  • You do not speak English, and no family members can help with translation.


What is the attendance format ?

Participants are required to attend an 1-hour in-person sessions at Vancouver General Hospital or Richmond Hospital in order to participate in this study. Sessions will be held from April 1 to June 30, 2025. The sessions date/times will be selected based on participant availability.


Is there an honorarium?

A 25$ gift card will be provided to participants.


Is there a deadline?

The deadline to register for the NEWS² User Experience Activity session is Sunday, May 31 2025.


How do I register?

Please complete the registration form at the bottom of this page to sign up for the NEWS² User Experience Activity. If you have questions or would like to learn more, contact the Senior Research Assistant, Aida Hassani, at aida.hassani@ubc.ca.

We would like to acknowledge that our places of work and the Vancouver Coastal Health facilities are located within the traditional territories of the Heiltsuk, Kitasoo-Xai’xais, Lil’wat, Musqueam, N’Quatqua, Nuxalk, Samahquam, shíshálh, Skatin, Squamish, Tla’amin, Tsleil-Waututh, Wuikinuxv, and Xa’xtsa .


What are we doing?

The Novel Emergency Waiting-room Sensing for Safety (NEWS²) study is looking for participants to help improve safety and patient experience in crowded Emergency Departments (ED). This research project will test wearable devices that monitor vital signs for patients waiting in the Emergency Department, aiming to provide earlier alerts for those who may need urgent care.


How can you get involved?

In this User Experience Activity, you will be observed by the research team for approximately 1-hour whilst you participate in the mock use of monitoring equipment in the Emergency Department. You will be asked to share your experience to better understand the usability, comfort, perceived value and preferences when wearing different wearable sensors.


Who should apply?

You may be eligible to participate if:

  • You are 19 years or older;
  • You, a family member, or friend have waited in a Canadian Emergency Department hospital within the past 5 years;
  • You are able to give informed consent.

This study may not be right for you if:

  • You cannot provide informed consent;
  • You are currently unwell and attending the ED for any assessment;
  • You have a history of violent behavior that might risk safety or interfere with equipment;
  • You are impaired by alcohol or other substances;
  • You do not speak English, and no family members can help with translation.


What is the attendance format ?

Participants are required to attend an 1-hour in-person sessions at Vancouver General Hospital or Richmond Hospital in order to participate in this study. Sessions will be held from April 1 to June 30, 2025. The sessions date/times will be selected based on participant availability.


Is there an honorarium?

A 25$ gift card will be provided to participants.


Is there a deadline?

The deadline to register for the NEWS² User Experience Activity session is Sunday, May 31 2025.


How do I register?

Please complete the registration form at the bottom of this page to sign up for the NEWS² User Experience Activity. If you have questions or would like to learn more, contact the Senior Research Assistant, Aida Hassani, at aida.hassani@ubc.ca.

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