Design of a Workstation by a Cognitive Approach.
Mwm Jaspers, T. Steen, M. Geelen, Kees van den Bos · Europe PMC (PubMed Central) · 2001
To ensure ultimate acceptance of computer systems that are easy to use, provide the desired functionality and fits into users work practices requires the use of improved methods for system design and evaluation. Both designing and evaluating workstations that link up smoothly with daily routine of physicians' work requires a thorough understanding of their working practices. The application of methods from cognitive science may contribute to a thorough understanding of the activities involved in medical information processing. We used cognitive task analysis in designing a physicians' workstation, which seems a promising method to ensure that the system meets the user needs.