CLINICAL APPLICATION OF LARGE-SCALE ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING APPARATUS

1960 ◽  
Vol 173 (1) ◽  
pp. 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph E. Schenthal
Keyword(s):  
Data Processing ◽  
Clinical Application ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Electronic Data Processing ◽  
Electronic Data

Human Factors in System Development: Project Team Approaches & Recommendations

1983 ◽  
Vol 27 (12) ◽  
pp. 974-978
Author(s):  
Eugene H. Ross
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Data Processing ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
System Development ◽  
Large Degree ◽  
Development Project ◽  
Project Team ◽  
Electronic Data Processing ◽  
Electronic Data

Approaches to large scale Electronic Data Processing (EDP) projects can vary considerably from one organization to the next. Success of the project depends to a large degree, upon the effectiveness of the philosophy and of the approach taken by one organization. The present paper reviews the philosophy and methods used by an AT&T project team to complete a successful multi-million dollar EDP project. The paper shows the importance of and the role played by the Human Factors Engineer on this project.

On-Line Documentation Systems: History and Issues

1983 ◽  
Vol 27 (13) ◽  
pp. 1027-1030
Author(s):  
Joseph J. Limanowski
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Data Processing ◽  
Electronic Data Processing ◽  
Documentation System ◽  
Electronic Data ◽  
Future Challenges ◽  
History Of ◽  
On Line ◽  
Documentation Systems ◽  
Paper Documentation

The present paper provides a brief history of Electronic Data Processing Systems and their supporting user documentation. The problems inherent to paper documentation are highlighted. Techniques employed to improve on-line reject messages in addition to the development of an online user documentation system are discussed. Future challenges facing the human factors specialist involved in development of on-line documentation are outlined.

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