Andre Kushniruk, Elizabeth Borycki

In this chapter, you will learn how to

• Describe the importance of how people interact with computers and how that relates to healthcare IT

• Differentiate human factors from human–computer interaction

• Factor in human cognition while assisting in the design of healthcare information systems

• Implement the principles of good user interface design in healthcare IT

• Describe what usability is and why it is important in healthcare IT

• Employ usability engineering methods in designing and implementing healthcare IT

• Ensure health information systems operate safely

A wide variety of health information systems and healthcare information technology have been developed that promise to streamline and modernize ...

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