This book shows how human factors and ergonomic principles have been transforming healthcare.
It reports on the design of systems and devices to improve quality safety efficiency and
effectiveness in patient care and discusses findings related to improving organizational
outcomes in a healthcare setting as well as approaches for analyzing and modeling those work
aspects that are unique to healthcare. Based on the AHFE 2018 International Conference on Human
Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare and Medical Devices held on July 21-25 2018 in Orlando
Florida USA the book highlights the physical cognitive and organizational aspects of human
factors and ergonomic applications presenting various perspectives including those of
clinicians patients health organizations and insurance providers. The book is intended as a
timely reference guide for researchers involved in the design of medical systems healthcare
professionals managing healthcare settings as well as healthcare counselors and international
health organizations.
