Usability Evaluation and Assessment of Computed Tomography Scan

Abstract

Usability is a vital characteristic in operating medical machines, especially radiological machines, such as computed tomography (CT) scans and X-rays. The more the body is exposed to it, the greater the negative effect has. If usability is crucial to a specific industry, it is more crucial in the medical health industry due to its tremendous effect on safety and the patient's health. This study examines the usability of CT scans based on 14 attributes from hospitals across Saudi Arabia. The study revealed that usability consistency, visibility, minimalism, memory, and flexibility have the most usability catastrophic complaints, where the overall catastrophic rate exceeds 20%. Creating a shortcut for frequently used operations is critically important, because it has a fundamental effect in minimizing physical and mental exertion.

Factors contributing to CT scan usability

“…Working in the healthcare environment renders a person enormously receptive to physical and mental extortions, and it is extremely governed by industry requirements and guidelines. Consequently, technology plays an important role in minimizing risks and preventing errors [8]. The foremost beneficial attributes of technology are as follows:…”