A Usability Evaluation of READY: An Electronic Data Collection Tool to Assess Rheumatoid Arthritis
Year: 2015
Type: dissertation
Abstract: The advancement of technology and increase use of mobile applications has impacted the healthcare system. This study evaluates the usability of an application called READY (RhEumAtic Disease ActivitY). RhEumAtic Disease ActivitY (READY) was designed for in-office use to allow Rheumatoid Arthritis patients and clinicians to input, track, and manage clinical outcomes, such as global pain, fatigue, and various disease activity indices. The study focuses on physicians’ interaction with READY. Think-aloud protocol was used to capture physicians’ feedback and provide potential solutions to improve READY. Although usability issues were found, READY received positive feedback in its ability to benefit both patients and physicians.
Author: Jennifer Fox
Institution: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
Funder: Genentech
OpenAlex ID: W2221971260