Search for dissertations about: "usability problems"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 93 swedish dissertations containing the words usability problems.

  2. 6. Prediction of Medical Device Usability Problems and Use Errors - An Improved Analytical Methodical Approach

    Author : Lars-Ola Bligård; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Methodological Research; Usability; Human Error; Medical Equipment;

    Abstract : The aim of medical care is to make people healthier, and this is pursued with great success today. Unfortunately, medical care also entails injuries to certain patients. Some of these injuries are caused by use errors. Research has shown that lack of usability of medical equipment is a strongly contributing cause of use errors. READ MORE

  4. 7. Designing Work and IT Systems : A Participatory Process that Supports Usability and Sustainability

    Author : Niklas Hardenborg; Bengt Sandblad; Jan Gulliksen; Tone Bratteteig; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : human computer interaction; usability; work design; participatory design; work analysis; user-centred design;

    Abstract : Since the use of computers and IT systems has become an essential part of many people’s daily work, the quality of IT systems’ is becoming more important for efficient, healthy and sustainable work. It has often been argued that the full potential of a new, supportive IT system seldom is achieved, because – despite implementation of the new system - outdated work procedures are still being preserved. READ MORE

  5. 8. User-Centred Systems Design : Designing Usable Interactive Systems in Practice

    Author : Bengt Göransson; Jan Gulliksen; Anders Hektor; Liam Bannon; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; user-centred systems design; usability; human-computer interaction; system development; user involvement; usability design; Information technology; Informationsteknologi;

    Abstract : Have you ever been frustrated with that IT system at work that does not behave the way you expect it to? Or had problems with using the features on your new mobile phone? When systems and appliances do not support us in what we are doing, and do not behave the way we expect them to, then usability is neglected. Poor usability may be frustrating and irritating when trying out your mobile phone, but in a critical work situation poor usability may be disastrous. READ MORE

  6. 9. The Usability of Collaborative Virtual Environments: Towards an Evaluation Framework

    Author : Ilona Heldal; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; use; social interaction; effectiveness; interaction via technology; presence; collaboration; Virtual environments; evaluation; usability; immersive;

    Abstract : Collaboration is often a necessity in order to reach one's goals in society, organizations, or among individuals. Collaborative Virtual Environments (CVEs) can be used as a medium supporting communication and interaction between people. READ MORE

  7. 10. The Wicked Problem of Privacy : Design Challenge for Crypto-based Solutions

    Author : Ala Sarah Alaqra; Simone Fischer-Hübner; Kovila Coopamootoo; Karlstads universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Data privacy; wicked problems; user-centered design; crypto-based solutions; usability; data minimization; redactable signatures; Computer Science; Datavetenskap;

    Abstract : Data privacy has been growing in importance in recent years, especially with the continuous increase of online activity. Researchers study, design, and develop solutions aimed at enhancing users’ data privacy. The wicked problem of data privacy is a continuous challenge that defies straightforward solutions. READ MORE