Disentangling the clinical data chaos: User-centered interface system design for trauma centers.

Area of Science:

• Medical Informatics
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Clinical Data Management

Background:

• Clinical staff in trauma intensive care units (TICUs) face challenges with existing data interface systems.
• Inefficiencies in device separation, usage, and system mobility impact patient care workflows.

Purpose of the Study:

• To understand clinical staff work practices regarding data interface systems in TICUs.
• To develop and evaluate an intuitive, user-centered clinical data interface system for TICU environments.

Main Methods:

• A year-long field study involving observation, interviews, and surveys in an urban trauma center.
• Iterative design and implementation of the MediSenseView prototype based on identified challenges.
• Pilot deployment and user study with 28 trauma center staff.

Main Results:

• MediSenseView addresses key challenges: device separation, usage inefficiency, and system immobility.
• The system was developed considering the perspectives of doctors, clinical nurses, and research nurses.
• Pilot deployment and user study indicated improved work efficiency and user satisfaction.

Conclusions:

• MediSenseView offers a user-centered solution to enhance clinical data interface systems in TICUs.
• The developed system demonstrates potential for improving workflow and satisfaction among healthcare professionals.
• Findings support the integration of intuitive and efficient data systems in critical care settings.