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Faramarz Soheili, Sahar Jasri, Ali Akbar Khaseh, Farshid Danesh,
Volume 15, Issue 1 (3-2021)
Volume 15, Issue 1 (3-2021)
Abstract
Background and Aim: One of the essential methods of evaluating academic libraries’ mobile websites is the usability analysis method; websites’ usability means their ease and simplicity of use. This study aims to evaluate the usability of the mobile website of the libraries of top medical universities in Iran. This study aims to evaluate the usability of mobile websites of the libraries of top Iranian universities of medical sciences.
Materials and Methods: This study was done by the descriptive-survey method. The study’s statistical population includes mobile websites of the libraries of the top 50 universities of medical sciences in Iran, which have gained the highest rank in universities’ webometrics ranking in January 2019. The tool used in this study was a checklist. Data analysis was performed by descriptive and analytical statistical methods and SPSS software.
Results: The data analysis showed that in terms of usability of the mobile websites of university libraries, Kerman, Birjand, and Tehran universities of medical sciences were in the first to third ranks with 89.23%, 84.62%, and 81.54%, respectively. Neishabour, Gonabad, and Semnan universities of medical sciences were the last ranks with 40%, 43.08%, and 44.62%., respectively. The evaluation of the research components showed that “system visibility status,” “assisting the user in identifying, detecting and compensating for errors,” and “guidance and documentation” were in the best situation, and components of “error prevention,” “flexibility and system efficiency,” and “User control and freedom” were in their worst condition.
Conclusion: Given the increasing influence and popularity of smart cell phones in the professional life of academics, it is necessary for administrators and designers of mobile websites of academic libraries to consider the applicability and effectiveness of mobile websites of the research community, taking into account the practical findings of the present study.
Materials and Methods: This study was done by the descriptive-survey method. The study’s statistical population includes mobile websites of the libraries of the top 50 universities of medical sciences in Iran, which have gained the highest rank in universities’ webometrics ranking in January 2019. The tool used in this study was a checklist. Data analysis was performed by descriptive and analytical statistical methods and SPSS software.
Results: The data analysis showed that in terms of usability of the mobile websites of university libraries, Kerman, Birjand, and Tehran universities of medical sciences were in the first to third ranks with 89.23%, 84.62%, and 81.54%, respectively. Neishabour, Gonabad, and Semnan universities of medical sciences were the last ranks with 40%, 43.08%, and 44.62%., respectively. The evaluation of the research components showed that “system visibility status,” “assisting the user in identifying, detecting and compensating for errors,” and “guidance and documentation” were in the best situation, and components of “error prevention,” “flexibility and system efficiency,” and “User control and freedom” were in their worst condition.
Conclusion: Given the increasing influence and popularity of smart cell phones in the professional life of academics, it is necessary for administrators and designers of mobile websites of academic libraries to consider the applicability and effectiveness of mobile websites of the research community, taking into account the practical findings of the present study.
Marjan Ghazi Saeedi, Mohammad Amin Abbasi Eslamloo, Kobra Darabiyan, Elham Ataei,
Volume 17, Issue 3 (8-2023)
Volume 17, Issue 3 (8-2023)
Abstract
Background and Aim: Despite the continuous progress in medicine, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is still a progressive, incurable and chronic respiratory condition that limits the patients’ functions in various dimensions, and significantly reduce their quality of life. In this way, self-care of patients and the use of related tools have a significant effect in disease control and treatment. The purpose of this research was design and development of an android-based application for COPD.
Materials and Methods: This research was a descriptive developmental type with a practical approach. Initially, based on the study of library resources, guidelines, and the examination of the medical records of COPD inpatients in Firouzabadi Hospital, a questionnaire was designed to identify the information requirements, data items and features of the application. Then it was reviewed and finalized by a sample of 10 (randomized and convenience sampling) internal and lung specialist doctors in Firouzabadi and Hazrat Rasool hospitals affiliated to Iran University of Medical Sciences. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, and then scenario tables and UML diagrams were illustrated to show the overall flow of the application. The application was designed and developed using the Java programming language in the Android Studio 2021 platform. After installing the application on the mobile phones of ten COPD patients of the internal and pulmonary clinic of Firouzabadi Shahre Rey Hospital, and using it for a week, the opinions of the patients about the usability of the application were collected through the QUIS questionnaire, and analyzed.
Results: Application sections were determined following experts’ survey, personal information items, clinical information, disease management, reporting, and training points, which were provided to patients after design for use and evaluation. At the end of the research, the results of the evaluation of the usability and satisfaction level of the application showed that from the patients’ point of view, the application is at a good level with an average score of 1.8 (out of 10 points).
Conclusion: The developed self-care application can be used to increase awareness, help to manage the disease, increase the level of quality of life, and reduce the complications and disease burden for patients with COPD.
Materials and Methods: This research was a descriptive developmental type with a practical approach. Initially, based on the study of library resources, guidelines, and the examination of the medical records of COPD inpatients in Firouzabadi Hospital, a questionnaire was designed to identify the information requirements, data items and features of the application. Then it was reviewed and finalized by a sample of 10 (randomized and convenience sampling) internal and lung specialist doctors in Firouzabadi and Hazrat Rasool hospitals affiliated to Iran University of Medical Sciences. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, and then scenario tables and UML diagrams were illustrated to show the overall flow of the application. The application was designed and developed using the Java programming language in the Android Studio 2021 platform. After installing the application on the mobile phones of ten COPD patients of the internal and pulmonary clinic of Firouzabadi Shahre Rey Hospital, and using it for a week, the opinions of the patients about the usability of the application were collected through the QUIS questionnaire, and analyzed.
Results: Application sections were determined following experts’ survey, personal information items, clinical information, disease management, reporting, and training points, which were provided to patients after design for use and evaluation. At the end of the research, the results of the evaluation of the usability and satisfaction level of the application showed that from the patients’ point of view, the application is at a good level with an average score of 1.8 (out of 10 points).
Conclusion: The developed self-care application can be used to increase awareness, help to manage the disease, increase the level of quality of life, and reduce the complications and disease burden for patients with COPD.
Somayyeh Zakerabasali, Farnaz Salehian,
Volume 18, Issue 3 (7-2024)
Volume 18, Issue 3 (7-2024)
Abstract
Background and Aim: Today, information dashboards are the main tools for understanding and extracting knowledge from large data sets and can be used in various forms by healthcare providers. At the same time as the COVID-19 epidemic, several information dashboards were designed and developed. Still, due to the speed of the spread of this virus, there was no opportunity to evaluate them. Therefore, this research was conducted to evaluate the usability of the Covid-19 management dashboard.
Materials and Methods: This descriptive-cross-sectional study was conducted on the management dashboard of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. The dashboard was evaluated using an exploratory evaluation method with the participation of three medical informatics experts. Each of the evaluators evaluated the system independently and identified its problems by using thirteen principle checklist. Then, with the presence of all evaluators, the list of identified problems was combined, repeated problems were removed from the list and a single list was prepared. In this joint meeting, any disagreements about the problems found by the evaluators were discussed and reached a common opinion. Finally, the evaluators determined and reported the severity of the problems.
Results: In this evaluation, a total of 79 usability problems were identified. The highest number of problems was related to the feature “Help and Documentation” (12 problems), and the lowest number of problems was related to the features “Aesthetic and Minimalist Design” (2 problems) and “Privacy” (1 problem). 45.58% of the identified problems were in the category of major problems. The average degree of severity of the problems was from 2.05 (minor problem) related to the feature of “Pleasurable and Respectful Interaction with the User” to 2.99 (major problem) related to the feature of “User Control and Freedom”. Also, the average severity of problems was calculated as 2.5, classified in the range of minor problems.
Conclusion: The heuristic evaluation method identifies user interface problems of information systems and dashboards using predetermined standards. If these problems are not resolved, they will cause users’ time wasted, errors to increase, information quality to decrease, and users’ dissatisfaction and confusion.
Materials and Methods: This descriptive-cross-sectional study was conducted on the management dashboard of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. The dashboard was evaluated using an exploratory evaluation method with the participation of three medical informatics experts. Each of the evaluators evaluated the system independently and identified its problems by using thirteen principle checklist. Then, with the presence of all evaluators, the list of identified problems was combined, repeated problems were removed from the list and a single list was prepared. In this joint meeting, any disagreements about the problems found by the evaluators were discussed and reached a common opinion. Finally, the evaluators determined and reported the severity of the problems.
Results: In this evaluation, a total of 79 usability problems were identified. The highest number of problems was related to the feature “Help and Documentation” (12 problems), and the lowest number of problems was related to the features “Aesthetic and Minimalist Design” (2 problems) and “Privacy” (1 problem). 45.58% of the identified problems were in the category of major problems. The average degree of severity of the problems was from 2.05 (minor problem) related to the feature of “Pleasurable and Respectful Interaction with the User” to 2.99 (major problem) related to the feature of “User Control and Freedom”. Also, the average severity of problems was calculated as 2.5, classified in the range of minor problems.
Conclusion: The heuristic evaluation method identifies user interface problems of information systems and dashboards using predetermined standards. If these problems are not resolved, they will cause users’ time wasted, errors to increase, information quality to decrease, and users’ dissatisfaction and confusion.
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