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Nursing acceptance of a speech-input interface: a preliminary investigation
T W Dillon1, D McDowell, A F Norcio
1Perdue School of Business, Salisbury State University, MD 21801-6860.
Computers in Nursing
|November 1, 1994
Summary
Nurses found a new speech-input computer interface acceptable. This technology aims to boost nursing staff efficiency and productivity, with user acceptance being crucial for success.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Nursing Technology
Background:
- Technological advancements are crucial for enhancing nursing staff efficiency and productivity.
- User acceptance is a critical factor in the successful implementation of new healthcare technologies.
- Speech-input interfaces offer a potential avenue for improving human-computer interaction in clinical settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss nursing staff acceptance of computer systems.
- To review fundamental design considerations for speech-input interfaces.
- To present preliminary findings on nursing acceptance of a prototype speech-input interface.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative study was conducted.
- Nineteen nursing professionals participated in the study.
- A prototype speech-input interface was evaluated by the participants.
Main Results:
- The study focused on the acceptance of a prototype speech-input interface by nursing staff.
- All 19 nursing subjects involved in the study expressed acceptance of the technology.
- Preliminary findings indicate a positive reception to the speech-input interface among the nursing participants.
Conclusions:
- The prototype speech-input interface was found to be acceptable by the nursing subjects.
- Positive user acceptance suggests potential for this technology to improve nursing workflows.
- Further research and development are warranted to explore the broader implementation of speech-input systems in nursing.