Human-microcomputer relations in an integrated laboratory service: the users' perspective.
The Motala Clinical Chemical Laboratory includes both central (hospital) and peripheral primary health care units. A laboratory computer system has been developed that is shared by all units. In order to illuminate the crucial human-computer interaction, the authors did a questionnaire study of the attitudes and experiences of the whole laboratory staff. The null hypothesis of the study-that computerizing is a threat to the users-was rejected. The quality of the laboratory work and reports was also felt to be improved.
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Motala Hospital, Sweden.
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D000328:Adult; D001292:Attitude to Computers; D002624:Chemistry, Clinical; D002984:Clinical Laboratory Information Systems; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D007755:Laboratories, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008297:Male; D017056:Medical Laboratory Personnel / Q000523:psychology*; D008838:Microcomputers; D008875:Middle Aged; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000209:etiology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013548:Sweden; D014584:User-Computer Interface