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Icon and user interface design for emergency medical information systems: a case study
Y Batu Salman1, Hong-In Cheng, Patrick E Patterson
1Software Engineering Dept., Faculty of Engineering, Bahcesehir University, Turkey. ysalman@bahcesehir.edu.tr
International Journal of Medical Informatics
|September 17, 2011
Summary
This study developed a user-friendly medical information system using participatory design in Turkish hospitals. Emergency personnel co-created icons, enhancing system usability and familiarity for critical healthcare interactions.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Medical Systems Design
Background:
- Effective medical information systems are crucial for reliable emergency care.
- Participatory design approaches can enhance user-system interaction in healthcare settings.
- Developing intuitive interfaces is key for medical personnel in high-stress environments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a usable medical information system for emergency departments.
- To enhance the interaction between healthcare professionals and the medical information system.
- To improve the familiarity and friendliness of the medical information system through co-design.
Main Methods:
- A participatory design approach was employed in two Turkish hospitals.
- Methods included task and user analysis, icon design surveys, and user evaluations.
- Medical personnel actively participated in sketching and testing computer icons for specific medical tasks.
Main Results:
- A co-designed iconic medical information system was developed and installed.
- User feedback indicated the participatory design process was engaging.
- Medical personnel anticipated the resulting icons would be more familiar and user-friendly.
Conclusions:
- Participatory design is effective for creating usable medical information systems.
- Involving end-users in the icon design process leads to more intuitive interfaces.
- The co-designed system has the potential to improve emergency medical information management.
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