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Review
. 2009 Jul-Sep;32(3):252-79.
doi: 10.1097/ANS.0b013e3181b0d737.

A systematic review of the designs of clinical technology: findings and recommendations for future research

Greg Alexander  1 , Nancy Staggers
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A systematic review of the designs of clinical technology: findings and recommendations for future research

Greg Alexander et al. ANS Adv Nurs Sci. 2009 Jul-Sep.

Abstract

Human factors (HF) studies are increasingly important as technology infuses into clinical settings. No nursing research reviews exist in this area. The authors conducted a systematic review on designs of clinical technology, 34 articles with 50 studies met inclusion criteria. Findings were classified into 3 categories on the basis of HF research goals. The majority of studies evaluated effectiveness of clinical design; efficiency was fewest. Current research ranges across many interface types examined with no apparent pattern or obvious rationale. Future research should expand types, settings, and participants; integrate displays; and expand outcome variables.

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The Relationship of Human Factors Concepts
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