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Lungsounds@UA Interface and Multimedia Database

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  • Cátia Pinho

    (School of Health Sciences, University of Aveiro, Institute of Electronics and Telematics Engineering of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal)

  • Ana Oliveira

    (School of Health Sciences, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal)

  • Daniela Oliveira

    (School of Health Sciences, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal)

  • João Dinis

    (School of Health Sciences, University of Aveiro, Institute of Electronics and Telematics Engineering of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal)

  • Alda Marques

    (School of Health Sciences, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal)

Abstract

The development of graphical user interfaces (GUIs) has been an emergent demand in the area of healthcare technologies. Specifically for respiratory healthcare there is a lack of tools to produce a complete multimedia database, where respiratory sounds and other clinical data are available in a single repository. This is essential for a complete patients' assessment and management in research/clinical settings. Therefore, this study aimed to develop a usable interface to collect and organise respiratory-related data in a single multimedia database. A GUI, named LungSounds@UA, composed by a multilayer of windows, was developed. The usability of the user-centred interface was assessed in a pilot study and in an evaluation session. The users testified the utility of the application and its great potential for research/clinical settings. However, some drawbacks were identified, such as a certain difficulty to intuitively navigate in the great amount of the available information, which will inform future developments.

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  • Cátia Pinho & Ana Oliveira & Daniela Oliveira & João Dinis & Alda Marques, 2014. "Lungsounds@UA Interface and Multimedia Database," International Journal of E-Health and Medical Communications (IJEHMC), IGI Global, vol. 5(1), pages 81-95, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jehmc0:v:5:y:2014:i:1:p:81-95
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