NR 543 Week 6 Assignment; Usability Assessment of the Provider List in CPRS

Purpose The purpose of this assignment is to • recognize the role of usability considerations in the design, use, and acceptance of technology; • identify features that impact usability; and • weigh the advantages of different usability-assessment methods. Due Date: Submit to the Dropbox basket by Sunday 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 6. Requirements Select a software application, preferably an information system that you currently use in your work setting, to assess usability. You may personally test the application or solicit the participation of another party. You have the option to do one of the following: 1. Address a list of questions that you create or adopt from a source that you will identify. 2. Ask another party, via guided discussion, to assess the usability of the specified function/information system. 3. Observe a user completing the identified function, noting the length of time required for completion, any obstacles, and at the conclusion of the task, ask for an impression on usability/issues. An example of a usability tool is included as an Appendix in the Lowry et al. (2012) reference on customized templates. If you do not currently have access to an automated system, then speak with your instructor to determine a mutually agreeable alternative. Lowry, S. Z., Quinn, M. T., Ramaiah, M., Schumacher, R. M., Patterson, E. S., North, R., Zhang, J., Gibbons, M. C., & Abbott, P. (2012). Technical evaluation, testing and validation of the usability of electronic health records. Retrieved from