Usability-Tests of Mechanical Ventilators: A Systematic Review

Studies in health technology and informatics, vol. 302, pp. 680–681

Abstract

The usability of ventilators is critical for patient safety. This systematic review shows the methods used in usability studies on ventilators, if those are similar in methodology. Furthermore, the usability tasks are compared to the requirements for manufactures during approval. Results show that the methodology and procedure of the studies are similar, but only cover part of the primary operating functions from their corresponding ISO Norm. Therefore optimisation of aspects of the study design, e.g., scope of tested scenarios, is possible.

Authors 4

1. Julia S. Volmerg corresponding Aachen Institute of Medical Informatics Medical Faculty

   RWTH Aachen University

   Affiliation as printed

   Institute of Medical Informatics, Medical Faculty, RWTH Aachen University, Germany

2. Beatrice Coldewey Aachen Institute of Medical Informatics Medical Faculty

   RWTH Aachen University

   Affiliation as printed

   Institute of Medical Informatics, Medical Faculty, RWTH Aachen University, Germany

3. Rainer Röhrig Aachen Institute of Medical Informatics Medical Faculty

   RWTH Aachen University

   Affiliation as printed

   Institute of Medical Informatics, Medical Faculty, RWTH Aachen University, Germany

4. Myriam Lipprandt Aachen Institute of Medical Informatics Medical Faculty

   RWTH Aachen University

   Affiliation as printed

   Institute of Medical Informatics, Medical Faculty, RWTH Aachen University, Germany