title: NOSTOS: a paper-based ubiquitous computing healthcare environment to support data capture and collaboration.
abstract: In this paper, we present a new approach to clinical workplace computerization that departs from the window-based user interface paradigm. NOSTOS is an experimental computer-augmented work environment designed to support data capture and teamwork in an emergency room. NOSTOS combines multiple technologies, such as digital pens, walk-up displays, headsets, a smart desk, and sensors to enhance an existing paper-based practice with computer power. The physical interfaces allow clinicians to retain mobile paper-based collaborative routines and still benefit from computer technology. The requirements for the system were elicited from situated workplace studies. We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of augmenting a paper-based clinical work environment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Computer and Information Science, Linköping University, Sweden.
authors.forename: Magnus
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bång
authors.forename: Anders
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Larsson
authors.forename: Henrik
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Eriksson
mesh_terms: D016287:Computer Peripherals; D003625:Data Collection / Q000379:methods*; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D006801:Humans; D007256:Information Systems; D012984:Software; D014584:User-Computer Interface