A usability evaluation for telemedicine medical equipment

Authors
Birkmire-Peters, DP Peters, LJ Whitaker, LA
Citation
Dp. Birkmire-peters et al., A usability evaluation for telemedicine medical equipment, TELEMED J, 5(2), 1999, pp. 209-212
Citations number
2
Categorie Soggetti
Health Care Sciences & Services
Journal title
TELEMEDICINE JOURNAL
ISSN journal
10783024 → ACNP
Volume
5
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
209 - 212
Database
ISI
SICI code
1078-3024(199922)5:2<209:AUEFTM>2.0.ZU;2-N
Abstract
This paper describes a conceptual framework and human factors evaluation fo r usability assessment of commercially available telemedicine technology. F our criteria of human factors evaluation are utilized: (1) technical accept ability; (2) operational effectiveness; (3) clinical appropriateness; and ( 4) equipment selection. These criteria were applied to commercially availab le video-otoscope systems for otological evaluations.