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Design challenges in converting a paper checklist to digital format for dynamic medical settings

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Aleksandra Sarcevic,

Brett J. Rosen,

Randall S. BurdAuthors Info & Claims

PervasiveHealth '16: Proceedings of the 10th EAI International Conference on Pervasive Computing Technologies for Healthcare

Pages 33 - 40

Published: 16 May 2016 Publication History

Abstract

We describe a mobile digital checklist that we designed and developed for trauma resuscitation---a dynamic, fast-paced medical process of treating severely injured patients. The checklist design was informed by our analysis of user interactions with a paper checklist that was introduced to improve team performance during resuscitations. The design process followed an iterative approach and involved several medical experts. We discuss design challenges in converting a paper checklist to its digital counterpart, as well as our approaches for addressing those challenges. While we show that using a digital checklist during a fast-paced medical event is feasible, we also recognize several design constraints, including limited display size, difficulties in entering notes about the medical process and patient, and difficulties in replicating user experience with paper checklists.

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PervasiveHealth '16: Proceedings of the 10th EAI International Conference on Pervasive Computing Technologies for Healthcare

May 2016

339 pages

ISBN:9781631900518

General Chairs:
Jesus Favela
CICESE, Mexico
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Nadir Weibel
University of California, San Diego

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Published: 16 May 2016

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