Healthc Inform Res.  2014 Jan;20(1):45-51. 10.4258/hir.2014.20.1.45.

Study on User Interface of Pathology Picture Archiving and Communication System

• Kim D
• Kang P
• Yun J
• Park SH
• Seo JW
• Park P

• KMID: 2166738
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4258/hir.2014.20.1.45

Abstract

OBJECTIVES
It is necessary to improve the pathology workflow. A workflow task analysis was performed using a pathology picture archiving and communication system (pathology PACS) in order to propose a user interface for the Pathology PACS considering user experience.
METHODS
An interface analysis of the Pathology PACS in Seoul National University Hospital and a task analysis of the pathology workflow were performed by observing recorded video. Based on obtained results, a user interface for the Pathology PACS was proposed.
RESULTS
Hierarchical task analysis of Pathology PACS was classified into 17 tasks including 1) pre-operation, 2) text, 3) images, 4) medical record viewer, 5) screen transition, 6) pathology identification number input, 7) admission date input, 8) diagnosis doctor, 9) diagnosis code, 10) diagnosis, 11) pathology identification number check box, 12) presence or absence of images, 13) search, 14) clear, 15) Excel save, 16) search results, and 17) re-search. And frequently used menu items were identified and schematized.
CONCLUSIONS
A user interface for the Pathology PACS considering user experience could be proposed as a preliminary step, and this study may contribute to the development of medical information systems based on user experience and usability.

Keyword

Radiology Information Systems; User-Computer Interface; Task Performance and Analysis; Workflows

MeSH Terms

Diagnosis
Information Systems
Medical Records
Pathology*
Radiology Information Systems
Seoul
Task Performance and Analysis
User-Computer Interface
Workflow