Share Paper: Development of an Evaluation, Measurement & Assessment Operative Performance Rating System for Health Practitioners

  1. Joseph Defazio, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, United States
  2. Travis Faas, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, United States
  3. Laura Torbeck, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, United States
  4. Chih-Hui Hsieh, Indiana University Purdue University, United States

Abstract: The user experience can be examined through critical evaluation which involves several tenets of human-computer interaction (HCI) namely; the global assessment of technology, tasks, contexts and interface design. Similarly, in the medical field, operative performance is important for traditional resident surgeons who engage in critical evaluation which involves global assessment including clinical performance, professional behavior, technical skill, and the number of procedures performed. This case study describes how HCI and Surgery ‘crossed borders’ to interact and engage in the design and development of a web-based pilot application called Personal Best Surgery. We discuss the design characteristics needed to deliver an ...