The EU-project United4Health: User-centred design of an information system for a Norwegian telemedicine service.

Introduction: Organizational changes of health care services in Norway brought to light a need for new clinical pathways. This study presents the design and evaluation of an information system for a new telemedicine service for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients after hospital discharge....

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Publicado en:Journal of Telemedicine & Telecare Vol. 22; no. 7; pp. 422 - 430
Autores principales: Smaradottir, Berglind, Gerdes, Martin, Martinez, Santiago, Fensli, Rune
Formato: pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Sage Publications Inc. Oct2016
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          Smaradottir, Berglind
          Gerdes, Martin
          Martinez, Santiago
          Fensli, Rune
        affil: Department of Information and Communication Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Science, University of Agder, Norway
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          Health Information Systems Administration
          Telemedicine Administration
          Norway
          Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive Therapy
          Interviews
          Education
          European Union
          User-Computer Interface
          Software Design
          Human
      ab: Introduction: Organizational changes of health care services in Norway brought to light a need for new clinical pathways. This study presents the design and evaluation of an information system for a new telemedicine service for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients after hospital discharge.Methods: A user-centred design approach was employed composed of a workshop with end-users, two user tests and a field trial. For data collection, qualitative methods such as observations, semi-structured interviews and a questionnaire were used.Results: User workshop's outcome informed the implementation of the system initial prototype, evaluated by end-users in a usability laboratory. Several usability and functionality issues were identified and solved, such as the interface between the initial colour scheme and the triage colours. Iterative refinements were made and a second user evaluation showed that the main issues were solved. The responses to a questionnaire presented a high score of user satisfaction. In the final phase, a field trial showed satisfactory use of the system.Discussion: This study showed how the target end-users groups were actively involved in identifying the needs, suggestions and preferences. These aspects were addressed in the development of an information system through a user-centred design process. The process efficiently enabled users to give feedback about design and functionality. Continuous refinement of the system was the key to full development and suitability for the telemedicine service. This research was a result of the international cooperation between partners within the project United4Health, a part of the Seventh Framework Programme for Research of the European Union.
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