Applying User-Interface Design Heuristics on Computerized Clinical Decision Support Systems

Studies evaluating Computerized Clinical Decision Support Systems (CCDSS) assess success and impact by studying patient/clinician outcomes in clinician workflow. However, the literature lacks studies that evaluate CCDSSs as interactive computer systems. Evaluating the design of these systems from a human factors engineering perspective can optimize interactions between clinicians and the system, and eventually improve both patient and clinician outcomes.