Exploring individual user differences in the 2D/3D interaction with medical image data

Abstract

User-centered design is often performed without regard to individual user differences. In this paper, we report results of an empirical study aimed to evaluate whether computer experience and demographic user characteristics would have an effect on the way people interact with the visualized medical data in a 3D virtual environment using 2D and 3D input devices. We analyzed the interaction through performance data, questionnaires and observations. The results suggest that differences in gender, age and game experience have an effect on people's behavior and task performance, as well as on subjective user preferences.

A Hybrid 2D/3D User Interface for Radiological Diagnosis

“…We found a strong positive correlation between age and task completion time, with older participants taking longer to complete the task in the 3D condition. This behavior is similar to that observed by Zudilova-Seinstra et al [61] in their study, although their evaluation task was quite different. We also found a strong negative correlation between age and the 3D SUS score, with older users rating the 3D interface lower.…”