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A multi-disciplinary approach to a user interface for structured data entry
A M van Ginneken1, M J Verkoijen
1Dept. of Medical Informatics, Erasmus University, 3000 DR Rotterdam, The Netherlands. vanginneken@mi.fgg.eur.nl
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|October 18, 2001
Summary
Physician data entry remains a barrier to electronic health record adoption. This study explored clinician interface preferences for structured data entry, offering design alternatives to improve usability and adoption of CPR systems.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Human-Computer Interaction
Background:
- Physician data entry (PDE) presents a significant obstacle to the widespread adoption of Computerized Patient Record (CPR) systems.
- Current CPR interfaces are often designed based on functional requirements, neglecting crucial clinician-user preferences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore alternative interface designs for structured data entry (SDE) by integrating insights from medicine and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
- To address the gap in research regarding methods for eliciting clinician interface preferences for CPR systems.
Main Methods:
- Utilized principles from both medical practice and HCI to investigate various interface options for SDE.
- Developed and presented three distinct design alternatives for the SDE module within the ORCA (Open Record for CAre) system.
Main Results:
- The study presents three novel interface designs for structured data entry, informed by user-centered principles.
- The methodology provides a framework applicable to SDE and broader CPR system development.
Conclusions:
- Designing CPR interfaces with consideration for clinician preferences is essential for successful adoption.
- The presented interface alternatives offer potential solutions to improve the usability of electronic health records and overcome PDE barriers.