A Methodology for Validating Safety Heuristics Using Clinical Simulations: Identifying and Preventing Possible Technology-Induced Errors Related to Using Health Information Systems

Table 1

Usability themes and corresponding number of heuristics developed in each theme.

Usability theme	Definition for each theme	Number of heuristics developed in each area
Workflow	Workflow issues deal with process issues arising from HIS use	10
Content	Content issues arise from poor quality information in the HIS	14
Safeguards	Safeguard issues are specific to the presence or absence of decision supports that prevent medical errors	8
Function	Functional issues deal with concerns arising from how a HIS functions	6