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 presents various perspectives including those of clinicians patients health
organizations and insurance providers. The book describes cutting-edge applications
highlighting best practices for 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 2017 International Conference on
Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare and Medical Devices held on July 17-21 2017 in
Los Angeles California USA the book is intended as a timely reference guide for both
researchers involved in the design of healthcare systems and devices and for healthcare
professionals working to deliver safe and effective health service. Moreover by providing a
useful survey of cutting-edge methods for improving organizational outcomes in healthcare
settings the book also represents a source of inspiration for healthcare counselors and
international health organizations.
