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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 3 of 3 Research Studies DisplayedMihandoust S, Joseph A, Madathil KC
Comparing sources of disruptions to telemedicine-enabled stroke care in an ambulance.
This study investigated the nature and source of disruptions in an ambulance during the telemedicine-based caregiving process for stroke patients to enhance the ambulance design for supporting telemedicine-based care. Thirteen simulated telemedicine-based stroke consults were video recorded and then coded and analyzed using an existing systems-based flow disruption (FD) taxonomy. Factors that impacted disruptions included seat size, arrangement of assessment equipment, location of telemedicine equipment, and design of the telemedicine camera. The left ambulance seat zone and head of the patient bed had more environmental hazard-related disruptions, while the right zone was more prone to interruptions and communication-related disruptions.
AHRQ-funded; HS026809.
Citation: Mihandoust S, Joseph A, Madathil KC .
Comparing sources of disruptions to telemedicine-enabled stroke care in an ambulance.
HERD 2022 Apr;15(2):96-115. doi: 10.1177/19375867211054759..
Keywords: Telehealth, Health Information Technology (HIT), Stroke, Cardiovascular Conditions, Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Zhang Z, Joy K, Harris R
Applications and user perceptions of smart glasses in emergency medical services: semistructured interview study.
This study’s aim was to understand the potential of smart glasses to support the work practices of prehospital providers, such as emergency medical services (EMS) personnel. The authors conducted semistructured interviews with 13 EMS providers recruited from 4 hospital-based EMS agencies in an urban area in the east coast region of the United States. Interview question topics included EMS workflow, challenges encountered, technology needs, and users' perceptions of smart glasses in supporting daily EMS work. During the interviews, they demonstrated a system prototype to elicit more accurate and comprehensive insights regarding smart glasses. They identified four potential application areas for smart glasses in EMS: enhancing teleconsultation between distributed prehospital and hospital providers, semiautomating patient data collection and documentation in real time, supporting decision-making and situation awareness, and augmenting quality assurance and training. Voice commands and hand gestures were indicated as the most preferred and suitable interaction mechanisms as compared to using a built-in touch pad. EMS providers expressed positive attitudes toward using smart glasses during prehospital encounters, however several potential barriers and user concerns need to be considered and addressed before implementing and deploying smart glasses in EMS practice. These barriers include hardware limitations, human factors, reliability, workflow, interoperability, and privacy.
AHRQ-funded; HS028104.
Citation: Zhang Z, Joy K, Harris R .
Applications and user perceptions of smart glasses in emergency medical services: semistructured interview study.
JMIR Hum Factors 2022 Feb 28; 9(1):e30883. doi: 10.2196/30883..
Keywords: Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Telehealth, Health Information Technology (HIT)
Clark LN, Benda NC, Hegde S
Usability evaluation of an emergency department information system prototype designed using cognitive systems engineering techniques.
This article presents an evaluation of novel display concepts for an emergency department information system (EDIS) designed using cognitive systems engineering methods. It concluded that nurse and provider roles had significantly different perceptions of the usability and usefulness of certain EDIS components, suggesting that they have different information needs while working.
AHRQ-funded; HS022542; HS020433.
Citation: Clark LN, Benda NC, Hegde S .
Usability evaluation of an emergency department information system prototype designed using cognitive systems engineering techniques.
Appl Ergon 2017 Apr;60:356-65. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2016.12.018.
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Keywords: Health Information Technology (HIT), Emergency Department, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Health Information Technology (HIT)