Advances in Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare and Medical Devices, 1st ed. 2020 Proceedings of the AHFE 2019 International Conference on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare and Medical Devices, July 24-28, 2019, Washington D.C., USA Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing Series, Vol. 957
Coordonnateurs : Lightner Nancy J., Kalra Jay
This book explores how human factors and ergonomic principles are currently transforming healthcare. It reports on the design of systems and devices to improve the quality, safety, efficiency and effectiveness of patient care, and discusses findings on improving organizational outcomes in the healthcare setting, as well as approaches to analyzing and modeling those work aspects that are unique to healthcare. Based on papers presented at the AHFE 2019 International Conference on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare and Medical Devices, held on July 24?28, 2019, in Washington, DC, USA, the book highlights the physical, cognitive and organizational aspects of human factors and ergonomic applications, and shares various perspectives, including those of clinicians, patients, health organizations, and insurance providers. Given its scope, the book offers a timely reference guide for researchers involved in the design of medical systems, and healthcare professionals managing healthcare settings, as well as healthcare counselors and international health organizations.
Date de parution : 06-2019
Ouvrage de 346 p.
15.5x23.5 cm
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Evaluating of Implantable Electronic Devices; Customized Rehabilitation Treatments; Patient Falls and Handling; Surgical Teams Coordination; Healthcare Information Technology; Work-related Body Pain; Effects of Mindfulness Training; Reducing Hospital-acquired Infection; Mobile Interfaces in Healthcare; Managing Healthcare Settings; Improving Surgical Conditions; Improving Nursing Education; Prosthetic Failure; Useful Life of the Prosthesis; Disclosing Medical Errors; Hazard of Biomedical Waste; Culturally Sensitive Care; AHFE 2019 Proceedings; quality control; reliability; safety and risk