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Due to poor usability of medical devices adverse events occur. To lay foundations to prevent such occurrences we present and discuss usability evaluation methods for medical devices from a theoretical perspective. Additionally, results from a focus group discussion are elaborated which targeted the identification of appropriate usability methods. Combining literature and empirical data, we suggest an assembling of heuristic evaluation and a supplementary usability questionnaire to evaluate medical devices. Applying this combined instrument, we expect a reduction of adverse events in medical treatment.
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Schubert, D., Mühlstedt, J., Bullinger, A.C. (2015). Usability Assessment of Medical Devices from a User Perspective: Results of a Focus Group Discussion. In: Gurtner, S., Soyez, K. (eds) Challenges and Opportunities in Health Care Management. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-12178-9_18
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