Incorporating Usability Testing into the Development of Healthcare Technologies

View Sample PDF

Author(s): Shilo H. Anders (Vanderbilt University, USA)and Judith W. Dexheimer (Cincinnati Children's Medical Center, USA)
Copyright: 2016
Pages: 15
Source title: E-Health and Telemedicine: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-8756-1.ch022

Keywords: Health Information Systems / Medical Information Science Reference / Medicine & Healthcare

Purchase

View Incorporating Usability Testing into the Development of Healthcare Technologies on the publisher's website for pricing and purchasing information.

Abstract

The use of mobile devices in healthcare is increasing in prevalence and poses different constraints for use than traditional desktop computing. This chapter introduces several usability testing methods that are appropriate for use when designing and developing mobile technologies. Approaching the development of mobile technologies through a user-centered approach is critical to improve the interaction and use of the hardware and software that is implemented on a mobile platform in healthcare. User-centered design adds value by getting feedback about functionality, design, and constraints that need to be built into the system prior to its completion. Future work in this domain will require further tailoring and use of novel usability methods to evaluate and improve the design of mobile healthcare technologies.

The IRMA Community

Research IRM

Incorporating Usability Testing into the Development of Healthcare Technologies

Purchase

Abstract

Related Content

IRMA Sponsors