This book discusses the latest advances in human factors and ergonomics focusing on methods
for improving quality safety efficiency and effectiveness in patient care. By emphasizing
the physical cognitive and organizational aspects of human factors and ergonomics applications
it reports on various perspectives including those of clinicians patients health
organizations and insurance providers. The book describes cutting-edge applications
highlighting the best practices of staff interactions with patients as well as interactions
with computers and medical devices. It also presents new findings related to improved
organizational outcomes in healthcare settings and approaches to modeling and analysis
specifically targeting those work aspects unique to healthcare. Based on the AHFE 2016
International Conference on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare held on July 27-31
2016 in Walt Disney World® Florida USA the book is intended as timely reference guide for
both researchers involved in the design of healthcare systems and devices and healthcare
professionals aiming at effective and safe health service delivery. Moreover by providing a
useful survey of cutting-edge methods for improving organizational outcomes in healthcare
settings the book also represents an inspiring reading for healthcare counselors and
international health organizations.
