An Evaluation of the Usability of the MEPSS Prototype Decision Support Program for Abdominal Pain with Two User Populations

Abstract

A fully operational prototype of the MEPSS decision support module for diagnosing abdominal pain was usability tested with representatives from two user populations: Independent Duty Corpsmen and EMT-Paramedics. Issues with the user interface that negatively affect the accuracy of the program were identified. Design recommendations are presented. The two groups differed in their acceptance of the program. Marketing strategies to increase acceptance are suggested. The utility of usability testing methodology for identifying problems with the user interface, and for identifying differences in the needs of target user populations, was demonstrated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 20, 1992
Accession Number
ADA259388

Entities

People

  • Elaine F. Chouinard

Organizations

  • Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Cell Count
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Education
  • Health Services
  • Hospitals
  • Human-Computer Interfaces
  • Information Systems
  • Language
  • Medical Personnel
  • Navigation
  • Pain
  • Psychology
  • Test And Evaluation
  • User Interface
  • User Interface Engineering

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