Rank Ordered Design Attributes for Health Care Dashboards Including Artificial Intelligence: Usability Study.

Area of Science:

• Health Informatics
• Public Health Data Visualization

Background:

• Increasing reliance on internet for health information necessitates accessible and understandable data.
• Effective health care dashboards are crucial for informed public decision-making regarding health screenings and chronic illness management.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify the top 15 attributes of effective health care dashboards.
• To enhance public access to health information for improved decision-making and population health outcomes.

Main Methods:

• A survey of 218 individuals was conducted to identify best practices for public health care dashboards.
• Data collection occurred between June and August 2023, utilizing descriptive statistics and frequency analysis.

Main Results:

• The top-ranked attributes for health care dashboards include easy navigation, historical data, simplicity of design, and high usability.
• Other key features identified are clear descriptions, data consistency, diverse chart types, ADA compliance, and user feedback integration.
• Mobile compatibility, comparative data, storytelling, AI-driven predictive analytics, adjustable thresholds, and tabulated charts were also ranked.

Conclusions:

• Standardization of medical informatics dashboards can improve efficiency and effectiveness in communicating critical health issues globally.
• Health care professionals should adopt these best practices to enhance population health outcomes by enabling informed consumer decisions.
• Further research can explore these best practices across various dashboard types, including bioinformatics and financial dashboards.