Heuristic walkthrough evaluation of a prototype computer network service for occupational therapists.
OBJECTIVE
To identify utility and design criteria for a computer network service for occupational therapists.


METHODS
Heuristic walkthrough evaluation. The evaluators explored a prototype and then commented upon the design in plenary sessions.


METHODS
One group of information system design experts and one of occupational therapists.


RESULTS
The central utility criteria were the possibility to organize dynamic work groups for development of the occupational therapy profession and access to databases on assistive technologies. The main system design criteria identified were navigation, structure, tools, and content.


CONCLUSIONS
A computer network service can support the development of the therapy professions. Generic issues exist which need to be considered in the detailed design. The heuristic walkthrough method is useful for identifying these.
Hallberg
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MDA, Departments of Computer Science and Social Medicine, Linköping University, Sweden. nikha@ida.liu.se
Timpka
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Vimarlund
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D003195:Computer Communication Networks; D003199:Computer Systems; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D007256:Information Systems / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009788:Occupational Therapy