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C8 Health, a Platform for the Implementation of Best Practices: Survey-Based Usability Study.
Faria Nisar1, Nicolas Mario D Alessandro1, Jessica Suratkal2
1Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, School of Medicine, The MetroHealth System, 2500 MetroHealth Drive, Cleveland, OH, 44109-1998, United States, 1 2167782247.
JMIR Human Factors
|June 5, 2026
Summary
The C8 Health platform shows high usability among anesthesiology clinicians, indicating strong user satisfaction. This mobile health tool can improve clinical decision-making and adherence to best practices.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Healthcare Technology Adoption
Background:
- Mobile health (mHealth) applications are increasingly vital for clinical workflows, aiding decision-making and adherence to best practices.
- Usability is a key factor influencing the adoption, engagement, and sustained use of mHealth tools in healthcare settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the usability of the C8 Health platform within the Department of Anesthesiology at MetroHealth.
- Assess user satisfaction and engagement with the C8 Health platform among anesthesiology clinicians.
Main Methods:
- A quality improvement initiative was performed using the mHealth App Usability Questionnaire (MAUQ).
- 142 anesthesiology clinicians completed the MAUQ survey.
- Study reporting followed SQUIRE (Standards for Quality Improvement Reporting Excellence) guidelines.
Main Results:
- The C8 Health platform achieved high overall usability scores (mean MAUQ score 5.73, SD 0.81).
- Mean scores exceeded 5.5 across core usability items, signifying strong user satisfaction.
- Clinicians reported positive engagement with the platform.
Conclusions:
- The C8 Health platform demonstrates significant usability in an anesthesiology clinical setting.
- Results support the integration of C8 Health as a clinical decision support tool.
- The platform has the potential to enhance workflow efficiency and adherence to best practices in anesthesiology.
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