Understanding Human-Computer Interactions in Restricted Clinical Environments.

Abstract

Conducting research on human-computer interaction and information retrieval requires unobtrusive observations within existing network architectures. Most of the available tools are not suitable to be applied within restricted clinical systems. The specific requirements hinder analysis of the human factors in health sciences. We identified extensions for popular web browsers as a suitable way to conduct studies in highly regulated environments. Considering the specialized requirements and an adequate level of transparency for the recorded clinician, we developed an open-source Web Extension compatible with major web browsers. We identified the challenges associated with the specific tool and are preparing its use to understand clinical reasoning in personalized oncology.