Human-Technology Interface Analysis: Cardiac Monitoring Systems Report

This report provides an analysis of cardiac monitoring systems, focusing on the human-technology interface (HTI) and its impact on patient care. The report begins by discussing the evolution of cardiac monitoring, from traditional Holter monitors to more advanced systems. It highlights the importance of improving the HTI to enhance usability and patient experience, such as making devices water-resistant, lightweight, and capable of extended monitoring. The report also emphasizes the role of analysis techniques, particularly the Enhanced Cognitive Walkthrough (ECW), in identifying and addressing potential usability issues. The conclusion reiterates the significance of HTI in improving human-technology interaction and highlights the use of ECW for analyzing and optimizing these systems. The report references relevant literature to support its analysis and recommendations.

Running head: ANALYSIS OF A HUMAN-TECHNOLOGY INTERFACE
Analysis of a Human-Technology Interface - Cardiac Monitoring Systems
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction..................................................................................................................................2
2. Discussion....................................................................................................................................2
3. Conclusion...................................................................................................................................3
References........................................................................................................................................4

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1. Introduction
A human-technology interface or HTI can be defined as a system of interaction that
would be made between a human and a technological device. The present discussion would be
focused cardiac monitoring systems (Glasgow et al., 2018). The following parts of the discussion
would focus over certain areas within the HTI that would require improvement, while discussing
the ways in which they could be improved based on following of certain analysis techniques.
2. Discussion
In previous times, Holter monitors were primarily used for the monitoring of cardiac
systems. However, these systems were bulky in nature, which could cause irritation and
cumbersome to patients. These monitors would also take 24 to 48 hour notice of any form of
cardiac activity.
Based on bringing improvements in the HTI, the systems could be designed in such a
manner that it would be water-resistant, disposable, small and light-weight in nature. Extended
time period within the device would be able to allow for efficient diagnosis process based on
irregular heart rhythms including atrial fibrillation. Thus, these improvements would majorly be
based on providing a comprehensive, complete analysis and providing a patient-friendly
experience.
Some of the most important analysis technique that could be used for monitoring over the
proper functioning of the HTI include the performing of an Enhanced Cognitive Walkthrough
(ECW) (Harte et al., 2017). This method is defined as a proactive analytical method, which could
be used for performing analysis over the potential form of usability problems.

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3. Conclusion
Based on the discussion from the above report, it could be concluded that HTI could be
considered as highly effective to provide better enhancement to the ways in which humans
interact with technology. The report discusses about the new form of implementation of cardiac
monitoring systems and use of ECW, which could be further used for analysis over the proper
working of the HTI.

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References
Glasgow, M. E. S., Colbert, A., Viator, J., & Cavanagh, S. (2018). The Nurse‐Engineer: A New
Role to Improve Nurse Technology Interface and Patient Care Device
Innovations. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 50(6), 601-611.
Harte, R., Glynn, L., Rodríguez-Molinero, A., Baker, P. M., Scharf, T., Quinlan, L. R., &
ÓLaighin, G. (2017). A human-centered design methodology to enhance the usability,
human factors, and user experience of connected health systems: a three-phase
methodology. JMIR human factors, 4(1), e8.