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Advances in Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare and Medical Devices

Proceedings of the AHFE 2018 International Conference on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare and Medical Devices, July 21-25, 2018, Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida, USA

  • Discusses how to improve quality, safety, and efficiency in patient care
  • Describes the applications of human factors and ergonomic principles to healthcare
  • Highlights the physical, cognitive, and organizational aspects

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Table of contents (44 papers)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
  2. Applications in Healthcare and Medical Devices

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Soft-Brush: A Novel Tendon Driven Tactile Stimulator for Affective Touch in Children with Autism

      • Zhaobo K. Zheng, Dayi Bian, Amy Swanson, Amy Weitlauf, Zachary Warren, Nilanjan Sarkar
      Pages 15-22
    3. The Development of an Innovative Corneal Biopsy Tool: A Usability Comparison of Four Ergonomic Handle Prototypes

      • Lore Veelaert, Muriel De Boeck, Erik Haring, Sorcha Nì Dhubhghaill, Carina Koppen, Guido De Bruyne
      Pages 23-29
    4. A Cryotherapeutic Device for Preventing Nail Toxicity During Chemotherapy: Comparison of Three Cooling Strategies

      • Tess Aernouts, Muriel De Boeck, Jochen Vleugels, Marc Peeters, Guido De Bruyne
      Pages 30-36
    5. Design and Development of a Medical Device (Artificial Ganglio) for Aids in the Treatment of Lymphedema

      • Gabriela Durán Aguilar, Alberto Rossa-Sierra, Fabiola Cortéz Chávez
      Pages 37-47
    6. Squatting Support Device for Labor

      • Ghi-Hwei Kao, T. K. Philip Hwang, Yi Lin, Yu-Ching Lin
      Pages 48-55
    7. Glaucoma and Short-Wavelength Light Sensitivity (Blue Light)

      • Sandra Preto, Cristina Caramelo Gomes
      Pages 56-67
    8. Evaluation of the Hemodynamic Effects of AC Magnetic Field Exposure by Measurement of an FMD and a Microscope

      • Tsukasa Kondo, Hideyuki Okano, Hiromi Ishiwatari, Keiichi Watanuki
      Pages 68-79
  3. Human Factors in Healthcare

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 97-97
    2. User-Centered Design of a National Medical Registry for Tick-Borne Diseases

      • Berglind Fjola Smaradottir, Randi Eikeland, Harald Reiso, Rune Werner Fensli
      Pages 99-108
    3. Smart Skin Flap Postsurgical Pre-warning Mobile App Design

      • Shihui Wang, Weihong Huang, Lingli Peng, Ding Pan, Nvtong Huang, Jianzhong Hu et al.
      Pages 119-129
    4. Delineation of Hemorrhagic Mass from CT Volume

      • Manas K. Nag, Anusha Vupputuri, Saunak Chatterjee, Anup K. Sadhu, Jyotirmoy Chatterjee, Nirmalya Ghosh
      Pages 130-138
    5. Factors Building Commitment of Healthcare Workers

      • Anna Stankiewicz-Mróz
      Pages 149-158
    6. Construction and Analysis of Database for Outer Packaging of Identical Medicine

      • Michiko Ohkura, Yusuke Tanitsu, Masaomi Kimura, Fumito Tsuchiya
      Pages 159-167

About this book

This book shows how human factors and ergonomic principles have been transforming healthcare. It reports on the design of systems and devices to improve quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness in patient care, and discusses findings related to improving organizational outcomes in a healthcare setting, as well as approaches for analyzing and modeling those work aspects that are unique to healthcare. Based on the AHFE 2018 International Conference on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare and Medical Devices, held on July 21–25, 2018, in Orlando, Florida, USA, the book highlights the physical, cognitive and organizational aspects of human factors and ergonomic applications, presenting various perspectives, including those of clinicians, patients, health organizations, and insurance providers. The book is intended as a timely reference guide for researchers involved in the design of medical systems, healthcare professionals managing healthcare settings, as well as healthcare counselors and international health organizations.


Editors and Affiliations

  • Veterans Affairs - Center for Applied Systems Engineering, Indianapolis, USA

    Nancy J. Lightner

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Buy it now

Buying options

eBook USD 129.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
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  • Read on any device
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  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 169.99
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  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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