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Human factors engineering: a tool for medical device evaluation in hospital procurement decision-making.

June 22, 2009

Ginsburg G. J Biomed Inform. 2005;38(3):213-9.

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The investigators conducted a human factors evaluation of three infusion pumps, combining heuristic assessment and user testing. The author recommends similar evaluations to ensure that hospitals purchase medical devices best suited for the end user.

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