Crossing levels in systems ergonomics: a framework to support 'mesoergonomic'inquiry
BT Karsh, P Waterson, RJ Holden - Applied ergonomics, 2014 - Elsevier
In this paper we elaborate and articulate the need for what has been termed ‘mesoergonomics’.
In particular, we argue that the concept has the potential to bridge the gap between, and …
In particular, we argue that the concept has the potential to bridge the gap between, and …
[HTML][HTML] The technology acceptance model: its past and its future in health care
RJ Holden, BT Karsh - Journal of biomedical informatics, 2010 - Elsevier
Increasing interest in end users’ reactions to health information technology (IT) has elevated
the importance of theories that predict and explain health IT acceptance and use. This …
the importance of theories that predict and explain health IT acceptance and use. This …
A human factors engineering paradigm for patient safety: designing to support the performance of the healthcare professional
The goal of improving patient safety has led to a number of paradigms for directing improvement
efforts. The main paradigms to date have focused on reducing injuries, reducing errors, …
efforts. The main paradigms to date have focused on reducing injuries, reducing errors, …
A systematic review of patient acceptance of consumer health information technology
CKL Or, BT Karsh - Journal of the American Medical Informatics …, 2009 - academic.oup.com
A systematic literature review was performed to identify variables promoting consumer health
information technology (CHIT) acceptance among patients. The electronic bibliographic …
information technology (CHIT) acceptance among patients. The electronic bibliographic …
Health information technology: fallacies and sober realities
BT Karsh, MB Weinger, PA Abbott… - Journal of the American …, 2010 - academic.oup.com
Current research suggests that the rate of adoption of health information technology (HIT) is
low, and that HIT may not have the touted beneficial effects on quality of care or costs. The …
low, and that HIT may not have the touted beneficial effects on quality of care or costs. The …
A human factors framework and study of the effect of nursing workload on patient safety and employee quality of working life
…, TM Shalaby, K Murkowski, BT Karsh - BMJ quality & …, 2011 - qualitysafety.bmj.com
Background Nursing workload is increasingly thought to contribute to both nurses' quality of
working life and quality/safety of care. Prior studies lack a coherent model for …
working life and quality/safety of care. Prior studies lack a coherent model for …
A systematic review of safety violations in industry
SJ Alper, BT Karsh - Accident Analysis & Prevention, 2009 - Elsevier
It is widely known that intentional non-malevolent violations of safety procedures and norms
occur and evidence shows that safety violations can increase the risk of accidents. However, …
occur and evidence shows that safety violations can increase the risk of accidents. However, …
Workarounds to barcode medication administration systems: their occurrences, causes, and threats to patient safety
…, T Wetterneck, JL Telles, BT Karsh - Journal of the American …, 2008 - academic.oup.com
The authors develop a typology of clinicians' workarounds when using barcoded
medication administration (BCMA) systems. Authors then identify the causes and possible …
medication administration (BCMA) systems. Authors then identify the causes and possible …
Interruptions and distractions in healthcare: review and reappraisal
AJ Rivera-Rodriguez, BT Karsh - BMJ Quality & Safety, 2010 - qualitysafety.bmj.com
Objectives To systematically review the peer-reviewed literature on interruptions in healthcare
settings to determine the state of the science and to identify the gaps in research. Methods …
settings to determine the state of the science and to identify the gaps in research. Methods …
Factors affecting home care patients' acceptance of a web-based interactive self-management technology
CKL Or, BT Karsh, DJ Severtson… - Journal of the …, 2011 - academic.oup.com
Objective With the advent of personal health records and other patient-focused health
technologies, there is a growing need to better understand factors that contribute to acceptance …
technologies, there is a growing need to better understand factors that contribute to acceptance …