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Assessing the Usability of Six Data Entry Mobile Interfaces for Caregivers: A Randomized Trial

Published inJMIR human factors, vol. 2, no. 2, e15
Publication date2015
First online date2015-12-15
Abstract

Background: There is an increased demand in hospitals for tools, such as dedicated mobile device apps, that enable the recording of clinical information in an electronic format at the patient's bedside. Although the human-machine interface design on mobile devices strongly influences the accuracy and effectiveness of data recording, there is still a lack of evidence as to which interface design offers the best guarantee for ease of use and quality of recording. Therefore, interfaces need to be assessed both for usability and reliability because recording errors can seriously impact the overall level of quality of the data and affect the care provided.

Objective: In this randomized crossover trial, we formally compared 6 handheld device interfaces for both speed of data entry and accuracy of recorded information. Three types of numerical data commonly recorded at the patient's bedside were used to evaluate the interfaces.

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Keywords
  • Computers, handheld
  • Data collection
  • Mobile applications
  • Patient safety
  • User-computer interface
  • Vital signs
Citation (ISO format)
EHRLER, Frédéric et al. Assessing the Usability of Six Data Entry Mobile Interfaces for Caregivers: A Randomized Trial. In: JMIR human factors, 2015, vol. 2, n° 2, p. e15. doi: 10.2196/humanfactors.4093
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