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Quantitative and qualitative comparison of text-based and graphical user interfaces for Computerized Provider Order
R Clayton Musser1, James E Tcheng
1Dept. of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA.
AMIA ... Annual Symposium Proceedings. AMIA Symposium
|January 24, 2007
Summary
This study compared text-based and graphical interfaces for Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE). Physicians showed varied preferences, highlighting the need for user-centered design in electronic health records.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Human-Computer Interaction
Background:
- Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE) systems are crucial in healthcare.
- Limited data compare text-based versus graphical user interfaces (GUIs) within CPOE.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of text-based versus graphical CPOE interfaces.
- To assess physician usage and perceptions of different CPOE interface formats.
Main Methods:
- A randomized crossover design was employed.
- 51 physicians used both text-based and graphical CPOE interfaces in a postsurgical unit.
- Usage and perceptions were assessed over six weeks.
Main Results:
- Physician usage and perceptions differed between text-based and graphical CPOE interfaces.
- The study identified specific advantages and disadvantages for each interface type.
Conclusions:
- Findings provide insights into physician interaction with CPOE systems.
- Results can inform the design of more effective and user-friendly electronic health record interfaces.
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