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Estimating software development costs for a patient multimedia education project.

A Caban1, C Cimino, C Swencionis

  • 1Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY, USA.

Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association : JAMIA
|March 7, 2001
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Accurate cost estimation for patient multimedia education (PME) programs is crucial. Traditional methods like lines-of-code analysis underestimated costs, while specialized software and media complexity assessments offered better financial projections.

Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Health Education
  • Software Engineering

Background:

  • Patient multimedia education (PME) programs are increasingly utilized for health interventions.
  • Accurate cost estimation is vital for the successful planning and budgeting of PME projects.
  • Traditional software cost estimation methods may not adequately capture the complexities of PME development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the accuracy of different cost estimation methods for patient multimedia education (PME) programs.
  • To identify the most reliable methods for estimating the costs associated with developing PME projects.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of cost data from a computerized weight-reduction PME project.
  • Calculation of three cost estimates: pre-work, post-work, and actual work.

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  • Comparison of traditional methods (lines-of-code, function point, task ratio) with commercial software (Cost Xpert) and a media complexity assessment.

    • Main Results:

    • Traditional software cost estimation methods (lines-of-code, function point, task ratio) significantly underestimated project costs.
    • A commercial cost estimation tool (Cost Xpert) provided a more accurate estimate for the graphical user interface component.
    • An assessment of media material complexity and quality also yielded a more reliable cost projection.

    Conclusions:

    • Traditional software cost estimation techniques are insufficient for patient multimedia education (PME) projects.
    • Specialized tools and methods that account for media complexity are superior for PME cost estimation.
    • Improved cost estimation accuracy can lead to better resource allocation and project success in PME development.