UI

User interface design (UI) or user interface engineering is the design of user interfaces for machines and software, such as computers, home appliances, mobile devices, and other electronic devices, with the focus on maximizing the user experience.

The top 5 EHR usability problems and how to fix them!

This year at HIMSS in Las Vegas there was no shortage of talk about the “lack of usability” in EHRs.  In the final HIMSS16 show daily (Thursday March 3, 2016) there were four articles (“When EHRs cause Harm,” “5 UX steps to Healthy Clinical apps,” “Nurse: We face severe IT usability problems,” and “The leading health IT issues? Poor usability and missing safeguards”) that addressed some aspect of EHR usability.

For The Usability People, LLC the time for talk has long been over.  Many of you already know that we have been on an active campaign--by giving talks at conferences, on social media, and with our many Healthcare clients--to improve the usability of Health IT.  We don’t want more talk, we want to DO SOMETHING about this important healthcare issue.  Usability in healthcare it can save lives. 

 

Alfred Hitchcock (The Beatles and Pink Floyd) and the future of Health IT

In the classic Alfred Hitchcock film “Rope,” Hitchcock shot continuous scenes for periods lasting up to 10 minutes (the length of the film camera magazine), continuously panning from actor to actor. Every other segment ended by panning against or tracking into an object—such as a man's jacket blocking the entire screen, or the back of a piece of furniture.

In doing this, Hitchcock effectively masked half the cuts in the film.

The Future of Wearable Technology: Why Sensors Are the Better Option

As technology advances, wearables have become increasingly popular in the health and fitness industry.

However, sensors may prove to be the better option when it comes to tracking and monitoring various aspects of our health. Let's start a conversation about the benefits of using sensors over wearables and why it is the future of technology.

Why Your Business Should Opt for a Minimal Awesome Solution, Not a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)

The concept of MVP (Minimum Viable Product) has become increasingly popular in the world of software development. However, this approach can lead to a less-than-adequate solution for users. Let's explore why organizations should strive for a minimal awesome solution instead of an MVP.

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