Advances in Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare and Medical Devices

Increasing patient safety through resilient design: Using human factors engineering and environmental support mechanisms to reduce potentials of hospital acquired infection.- An ergonomic evaluation of preoperative and postoperative workspaces in ambulatory surgery centers.- An ergonomic evaluation of preoperative and postoperative workspaces in ambulatory surgery centers.- Evidence of a symptom cluster: The impact of mindfulness meditation on self-reported stress, fatigue, pain, and sleep among U.S. military service members and veterans.- Evaluation of effect on cognition response to time pressure by using EEG.- A pilot study evaluating the utility, acceptability, and feasibility of an abbreviated mindfulness meditation program before and during army warfighting training.- Learning effects of perturbation to postural control in diabetics with neuropathy.- Considering ergonomics in the accident and emergency department: Possible or not.- Superficial electromyography, motion analysis and triggered-stereo cameras technologies applied to ultrasound system user interface evaluation.- Case study of integrated ergonomic assessment of a cart-based high-end ultrasound system.- A RGB-D sensor based tool for assessment and rating of movement disorders.- A comprehensive approach for physical rehabilitation assessment in multiple sclerosis patients based on gait analysis.- Investigation of human factors engineering methods used in medical device procurement process.- Usefulness of skin punch tools for corneal biopsy.