title: Development of a simulated smart pump interface.
abstract: Medical device user interfaces are increasingly complex, resulting in a need for evaluation in clinicallyaccurate settings. Simulation of these interfaces can allow for evaluation, training, and use for research without the risk of harming patients and with a significant cost reduction over using the actual medical devices. This pilot project was phase 1 of a study to define and evaluate a methodology for development of simulated medical device interface technology to be used for education, device development, and research. Digital video and audio recordings of interface interactions were analyzed to develop a model of a smart intravenous medication infusion pump user interface. This model was used to program a high-fidelity simulated smart intravenous medication infusion pump user interface on an inexpensive netbook platform.
authors.affiliation: Author Affiliations: Department of Community Health, Outcomes and Systems (Dr Elias) and School of Nursing, Department of Adult Health (Dr Moss), University of Alabama at Birmingham; and Enabling Technologies Laboratory, Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Alabama at Birmingham (Dr Shih and Mr Dillavou).
authors.forename: Beth L
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Elias
authors.forename: Jacqueline A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Moss
authors.forename: Alan
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Shih
authors.forename: Marcus
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Dillavou
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D007260:Infusion Pumps; D012984:Software