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. 2006:2006:1109.

Human computer interaction issues in Clinical Trials Management Systems

Justin B Starren  1 , Philip R O Payne, David R Kaufman
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Human computer interaction issues in Clinical Trials Management Systems

Justin B Starren et al. AMIA Annu Symp Proc. 2006.

Abstract

Clinical trials increasingly rely upon web-based Clinical Trials Management Systems (CTMS). As with clinical care systems, Human Computer Interaction (HCI) issues can greatly affect the usefulness of such systems. Evaluation of the user interface of one web-based CTMS revealed a number of potential human-computer interaction problems, in particular, increased workflow complexity associated with a web application delivery model and potential usability problems resulting from the use of ambiguous icons. Because these design features are shared by a large fraction of current CTMS, the implications extend beyond this individual system.

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Example "calendar" cell from the CIMS research participant tracking tool, demonstrating the use of iconic presentation model elements.
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