Testing Methodology and Procedures

The purpose of the test was to evaluate how well the participating doctors and nurses could interact with the system in the context of a typical, slightly simplified ward round workflow.
In order to analyze the performance of the participants, identify problems and capture spontaneous comments, each test sequence was entirely filmed. At a later point in time, practical interaction problems, conflicts between system interaction and workflow and comments were analyzed and documented.
Additionally, the participants filled out a questionnaire concerning their experience using the system. The questionnaires were constructed using Likert scales meaning that the test participants were shown a list of statements like I found the gestures easy to perform or using this system could make my work more efficient. The participants had to categorize on a scale between 1 and 5 to what extent this was true. Over and above the Likert scale questions, the participants were interviewed in order to find out more details about their opinions and ideas concerning the system and its use.

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