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Pre-operative data collection in anaesthesia departments based on pen-computing

Abstract:

The system described in this paper is envisaged to be used by anaesthesia staff at different hospital scenarios where pre-operative data are generated. Pen-based technology offers important advantages in terms of portability and human-computer interaction, as direct manipulation interfaces and 'notebook metaphors'. Being the human factors analysis and user interface design a vital stage to achieve the user acceptability, a methodology that integrates the 'usability' evaluation from the earlier development stages was used. Additionally, the selection of a pen-based computer system as a portable device allows to evaluate the appropriateness of this new technology for remote data collection within the hospital environment.