Towards Dependable Number Entry for Medical Devices

Citation:
Cauchi A, Curzon P, Eslambolchilar P, Gimblett A, Huang H, Lee P, Li Y, Masci P, Oladimeji P, Ruksenas R et al..  2011.  Towards Dependable Number Entry for Medical Devices. Eics4Med, the 1st International Workshop on Engineering Interactive Computing Systems for Medicine and Health Care. CEUR Workshop Proceedings, vol 727 copy at www.tinyurl.com/y5465xfm

Abstract:

Number entry is an ubiquitous task in medical devices, but is implemented in many different ways, from decimal keypads to seemingly simple up/down buttons. Operator manuals often do not give clear and complete explanations, and all approaches have subtle variations, with details varying from device to device. This paper explores the design issues, critiques designs, and shows that methods have advantages and disadvantages, particularly in terms of undetected error rates.

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eics4med2011b