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Len Bass - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the value of a Usability supporting architectural pattern in software architecture design a controlled experiment
International Conference on Software Engineering, 2005Co-Authors: Elspeth Golden, Bonnie E John, Len BassAbstract:Design patterns have been claimed to facilitate modification and improve understanding in software design. A controlled experiment was performed to assess the usefulness of portions of a Usability-supporting architectural pattern (USAP) in modifying the design of software architectures to support a specific Usability Concern. Software engineering and information technology graduate students received different subsets of a USAP supporting cancellation functionality. They then studied a software architecture design and made modifications to add the ability to cancel commands. Results showed that participants who received a Usability scenario, a list of general responsibilities, and a sample solution thought of significantly more key issues than participants who saw only the scenario. Implications for software development are that Usability Concerns can be included at architecture design time, and that USAPs can significantly help software architects to consider responsibilities inherent from Usability Concerns.
Elspeth Golden - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the value of a Usability supporting architectural pattern in software architecture design a controlled experiment
International Conference on Software Engineering, 2005Co-Authors: Elspeth Golden, Bonnie E John, Len BassAbstract:Design patterns have been claimed to facilitate modification and improve understanding in software design. A controlled experiment was performed to assess the usefulness of portions of a Usability-supporting architectural pattern (USAP) in modifying the design of software architectures to support a specific Usability Concern. Software engineering and information technology graduate students received different subsets of a USAP supporting cancellation functionality. They then studied a software architecture design and made modifications to add the ability to cancel commands. Results showed that participants who received a Usability scenario, a list of general responsibilities, and a sample solution thought of significantly more key issues than participants who saw only the scenario. Implications for software development are that Usability Concerns can be included at architecture design time, and that USAPs can significantly help software architects to consider responsibilities inherent from Usability Concerns.
Bonnie E John - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the value of a Usability supporting architectural pattern in software architecture design a controlled experiment
International Conference on Software Engineering, 2005Co-Authors: Elspeth Golden, Bonnie E John, Len BassAbstract:Design patterns have been claimed to facilitate modification and improve understanding in software design. A controlled experiment was performed to assess the usefulness of portions of a Usability-supporting architectural pattern (USAP) in modifying the design of software architectures to support a specific Usability Concern. Software engineering and information technology graduate students received different subsets of a USAP supporting cancellation functionality. They then studied a software architecture design and made modifications to add the ability to cancel commands. Results showed that participants who received a Usability scenario, a list of general responsibilities, and a sample solution thought of significantly more key issues than participants who saw only the scenario. Implications for software development are that Usability Concerns can be included at architecture design time, and that USAPs can significantly help software architects to consider responsibilities inherent from Usability Concerns.
John Ivar Brevik - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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evacuation support system for improved medical documentation and information flow in the field
International Journal of Medical Informatics, 2008Co-Authors: Stale Walderhaug, Per Hakon Meland, Marius Mikalsen, Terje Sagen, John Ivar BrevikAbstract:Abstract Purpose Documentation of medical treatment and observation of patients during evacuation from the point of injury to definitive treatment is important both for optimizing patient treatment and managing the evacuation process. The current practice in military medical field documentation uses paper forms and voice communication. There are many shortcomings associated with this approach, especially with respect to information capture and sharing processes. Current research addresses the use of new technology for civilian ambulance-to-hospital communication. The research work presented in this article addresses information capture and sharing in extreme military conditions by evaluating a targeted computerized information system called EvacSys during a military exercise in northern Norway in December 2003. Methods and materials EvacSys was designed and implemented in close cooperation with military medical personnel in both Norway and the USA. The system was evaluated and compared to the traditional paper-based documentation method during a military exercise. The on-site evaluation was conducted in a military medical platoon in the Norwegian Armed Forces, using questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, observation and video recording to capture the users’ system acceptance. Results A prototype software system running on a commercial off-the-shelf hardware platform was successfully developed. The evaluation of this system shows that the Usability of digital information capturing and sharing are perceived to be at least as good as the traditional paper-based method. The medics found the new digital method to be more viable than the old one. No technical problems were encountered. Conclusions Our research shows that it is feasible to utilize digital information systems for medical documentation in extreme outdoor environments. The Usability Concern is of utmost importance, and more research should be put into the design and alignment with existing workflow. Successful digitalization of information at the point of care will provide accurate and timely information for the management of resources during disaster response.
Stale Walderhaug - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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evacuation support system for improved medical documentation and information flow in the field
International Journal of Medical Informatics, 2008Co-Authors: Stale Walderhaug, Per Hakon Meland, Marius Mikalsen, Terje Sagen, John Ivar BrevikAbstract:Abstract Purpose Documentation of medical treatment and observation of patients during evacuation from the point of injury to definitive treatment is important both for optimizing patient treatment and managing the evacuation process. The current practice in military medical field documentation uses paper forms and voice communication. There are many shortcomings associated with this approach, especially with respect to information capture and sharing processes. Current research addresses the use of new technology for civilian ambulance-to-hospital communication. The research work presented in this article addresses information capture and sharing in extreme military conditions by evaluating a targeted computerized information system called EvacSys during a military exercise in northern Norway in December 2003. Methods and materials EvacSys was designed and implemented in close cooperation with military medical personnel in both Norway and the USA. The system was evaluated and compared to the traditional paper-based documentation method during a military exercise. The on-site evaluation was conducted in a military medical platoon in the Norwegian Armed Forces, using questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, observation and video recording to capture the users’ system acceptance. Results A prototype software system running on a commercial off-the-shelf hardware platform was successfully developed. The evaluation of this system shows that the Usability of digital information capturing and sharing are perceived to be at least as good as the traditional paper-based method. The medics found the new digital method to be more viable than the old one. No technical problems were encountered. Conclusions Our research shows that it is feasible to utilize digital information systems for medical documentation in extreme outdoor environments. The Usability Concern is of utmost importance, and more research should be put into the design and alignment with existing workflow. Successful digitalization of information at the point of care will provide accurate and timely information for the management of resources during disaster response.