Now the team develops a concept map of information needed to describe and understand this problem. It begins by choosing high level points based on the needed information in the “nature of the problem” tables.

Bone physiology

New theory

Fracture fixation

Foundational theories in bone repair/therapy

Why test new approach

Current state of the art—Taylor Spatial Frame

Considerations in automating TSF

Next, the team fills in details specific to its project under each high level point. At this point, the aim is to collect the types of details needed to answer the questions in the “nature of the problem” tables.

Bone physiology•Review of bone structure•How do bones break?•How do bones grow?•Physiological/mechanical factors that promote healing•Complications associated with repair/therapy

New theory•How it originated•What it states•Evidence supporting it•Attempts to implement clinically

Fracture fixation•Theories that underlie it•How it works

Foundational theories in bone repair/therapy•Point of fracture fixation•Development of/evidence for theories•Devices/clinical experience implementing theories

Why test new approach•Clinical benefits

oShorter recovery timeoIncreased healing

•Productivity benefitsoSave nurses’ timeoReduce operator error

•Further evidence in favor of or against theory•Valuably extend TSF•Tests a mechanical and automation implementation that may be useful in existing or general applications of TSF or other related devices

Current state of the art—Taylor Spatial Frame•Theory underlying it•Description/construction•How it works•Current applications•Benefits•Problems

Considerations in automating TSF•Physiological concerns•Mechanical feasibility (reference current design)•Any precedent for this type of automation?

Now the team finds connections between content. It draws lines between points that relate to each other. As the team connects information, it also considers concepts or questions that help explain connections.

Bone physiology•Review of bone structure•How do bones break?•How do bones grow?•Physiological/mechanical factors that promote healing•Complications associated with repair/therapy

New theory•How it originated•What it states•Evidence supporting it•Attempts to implement clinically

Fracture fixation•Theories that underlie it•How it works

Foundational theories in bone repair/therapy•Point of fracture fixation•Development of/evidence for theories•Devices/clinical experience implementing theories

Why test new approach•Clinical benefits

oShorter recovery timeoIncreased healing

•Productivity benefitsoSave nurses’ timeoReduce operator error

•Further evidence in favor of or against theory•Valuably extend TSF•Tests a mechanical and automation implementation that may be useful in existing or general applications of TSF or other related devices

Current state of the art—Taylor Spatial Frame•Theory underlying it•Description/construction•How it works•Current applications•Benefits•Problems

Considerations in automating TSF•Physiological concerns•Mechanical feasibility (reference current design)•Any precedent for this type of automation?

Background on bone phys needed to understand how fracture fixation works so these are connected

Should we focus only physiology necessary to understand fracture and bone therapy issues?

Do we only need to discuss bone repair theories that relate to fracture fixation. Consider whether to combine these two points.

Considerations automating the TSF requires input from several areas- so discuss after these areas

Key background on theory leads to purpose and benefits of doing design project

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How does new theory differ from that currently employed in TSF?

How does the new theory relate to old theories?

What theory underlies TSF?