A Preliminary Usability Evaluation of Web-Based Portal application for Patients With Schizophrenia
In the article “A Preliminary Usability Evaluation of Web-Based Portal
> Application for Patients With Schizophrenia,” the authors discuss a study
> in which some nurses were concerned about the effects of a portal on the
> patients’ care, well-being, or personal contacts between nursing staff and
> patients. Explain why the nurses had these concerns. Are there any concerns
> the administrator reviewing your proposal may have regarding any these
> identified by the nurses? Why or why not? If there are concerns, how do you
> plan on addressing them in your proposal?
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Change
The study by Koivunen, Valimaki, Pitkanen & Kuosmanen (2007) evaluated the usability of Web-based portal application for patients with schizophrenia. Most importantly, the researchers were interested in establishing whether the implementation process of internet portals and Information Technology applications enhances ease of use and benefits a healthcare organization as a whole.
Why the Nurses had Concerns
From the article, there is sufficient explanation on why the nurses had a lot of concern on the effects of portal on patient’s care, well-being, and personal contacts with patient. Firstly, it is the duty of healthcare staff (such as nurses) to ensure that the process of implementing……………..
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