Human-Computer Interaction 2009–10
Principal lecturer: Dr Alan Blackwell Taken by: Part II Syllabus
Past exam questions: Human-Computer Interaction, Advanced Graphics and HCI Information for supervisors (contact lecturer for access permission)
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Design Exercise: Critical Care for the World
Critical care information systems such as
IMDsoft Metavision
provide customisable data management facilities for intensive care units,
including functions such as:
- Documenting drug administration: to-do list, reminders, confirm medication
- Documenting observations and shift summaries: vital signs, nursing, fluids, diet etc.
- Research and analysis: define and run queries on patient data
We are working on design of a system that will be usable and useful in contexts such as field sites where the World Health Organisation monitors viral outbreaks of
haemorrhagic fevers.
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