Shivi Kapil
About Shivi Kapil
Title: Senior Design Researcher
Shivi Kapil holds the title of Senior Design Researcher. In this role, she focuses on foundational user research and usability studies. Her work includes engaging with frontline health workers to improve healthcare solutions. She utilizes various methods including user interviews, focus group discussions, and ethnographic research to gather qualitative data and insights.
User Research for Cough for TB Solution
Shivi Kapil has conducted significant user research for the Cough for TB solution. Between October and December, she traveled to Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Jharkhand to interact with Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs). Through these field visits, she gathered valuable data on the daily routines, challenges, and technology usage of ASHAs. This research aimed to understand their needs better and enhance the Cough for TB solution accordingly.
Field Research in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Jharkhand
Shivi Kapil visited Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Jharkhand to conduct field research. During these trips, she engaged in discussions with ASHAs to gain a deeper understanding of their work environments and challenges. This hands-on approach allowed her to collect critical insights directly from the health workers, which informed the development of healthcare solutions.
Study on ASHA Persona Segments for Newborn Anthropometry
In her role as Senior Design Researcher, Shivi Kapil led a study to identify and understand different ASHA persona segments for the Newborn Anthropometry solution. She used a qualitative approach, incorporating user interviews, focus group discussions, and ethnographic research to develop detailed ASHA persona segments. This segmentation helps in tailoring solutions to meet the specific needs of different ASHA groups.