title: Using simulation methods to analyze and predict changes in workflow and potential problems in the use of a bar-coding medication order entry system.
abstract: We discuss a novel methodological approach to the analysis of a medication order entry system prior to system release. The approach involved use of realistic scenarios (where physicians and nurses interacted with a system and dummy patient) where the sessions were video recorded in their entirety. The data were analyzed using a qualitative coding scheme for identifying usability problems and changes in workflow.
authors.affiliation: Medical Informatics Division, Tottori University Hospital, Yonago, Tottori, Japan.
authors.forename: Shigeki
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kuwata
authors.forename: Andre
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kushniruk
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Borycki
authors.forename: Hiromi
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Watanabe
mesh_terms: D003198:Computer Simulation; D001330:Electronic Data Processing; D006801:Humans; D050316:Medical Order Entry Systems; D008510:Medication Systems, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D016544:Patient Simulation; D018511:Systems Integration; D013647:Task Performance and Analysis