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This study found the Unified Framework for Usability (UFuRT) effective for evaluating Electronic Healthcare Record (EHR) usability. The drchrono EHR

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Area of Science:

Health Informatics
Human-Computer Interaction
Software Engineering

Background:

Electronic Healthcare Records (EHRs) are crucial for modern healthcare delivery.
EHR systems must comply with federal guidelines, such as those from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC).
Drchrono is an iPad-based EHR application with features attractive to healthcare providers.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the usability of the drchrono EHR's "Maintain up-to-date problem list" function.
To assess the effectiveness of Zhang's Unified Framework for Usability (UFuRT) in evaluating EHR systems.
To identify and propose improvements for EHR usability based on a structured evaluation.

Main Methods:

Utilized Zhang's UFuRT (User, Functional, Representation, Task analyses) for EHR usability evaluation.
Applied ONC Test Procedure for §170.302 (c) to the drchrono EHR.
Developed a prototype modification of drchrono to address identified usability weaknesses.
Conducted a heuristic evaluation with an informatics team.

Main Results:

UFuRT proved to be a valuable tool for assessing EHR usability.
The study identified areas for improvement in drchrono's problem list functionality.
A prototypic modification demonstrated enhanced usability.
Customization of the "up-to-date problem" list according to provider preference is feasible.

Conclusions:

The UFuRT framework is a robust methodology for evaluating EHR usability.
Improvements to drchrono's problem list functionality can enhance user experience.
Tailoring EHR features to healthcare provider preferences is essential for optimal adoption and use.