Evaluation of the Display Format of Clarke's Trauma Program for Wounds to the Abdomen
Abstract
A computer-based medical diagnostic/information system has been developed to assist the Navy Submarine Corpsman in the management and treatment of medical problems that arise at sea. Two modules, in the areas of acute abdominal pain and chest pain have been completed thus far. Plans for additional modules include psychiatric disorders, dental emergencies, ophthalmologic problems and wounds. In order to facilitate the corpsmen's use of additional programs, the user interface of new modules should be as similar as possible to existing ones, without compromising program content. A computer-based diagnostic program for penetrating wounds to the abdomen has been developed by John Clarke at the Medical College of Pennsylvania, PA.. At this time, Dr. Clarke's program considers only penetrating wounds to the abdomen caused by stabs or gunshot. The final trauma program will address other kinds of penetrating trauma (i.e. shrapnel), blunt force trauma, and trauma to locations other than the abdomen. This report examines form a human factors point of view the display format of Clarke's current diagnostic program. It does not evaluate the medical content of the program.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 14, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA201188
Entities
People
- Karen Fisherkeller
Organizations
- Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory