Abstract
Usability is today an important issue in all types of
computer-based artifacts, not least in healthcare
information systems. In healthcare, the artifact is
typically used in connection with direct health
professional - patient encounter. In this context, it is
of utmost importance that the artifact acts as a tool and
not becomes an object in itself fading the actual object
out. User-centred design and usability assessment are
approaches aiming at this goal. VTT Information
Technology, in cooperation with Finn-Medi Research Ltd
and three Finnish SMEs developing healthcare information
systems, carried out a prestudy to find out how these
companies address usability in their product development
processes and how this is reflected in their products.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 27 |
Journal | ERCIM News |
Issue number | 29 |
Publication status | Published - 1997 |
MoE publication type | D1 Article in a trade journal |
Keywords
- information systems