Abstract
Current application of work system simulation in participatory ergonomics (PE) design includes a variety
of different simulation media. However, the actual influence of the media attributes on the simulation
outcome has received less attention. This study investigates two simulation media: full-scale mock-ups
and table-top models. The aim is to compare, how the media attributes of fidelity and affordance influence
the ergonomics identification and evaluation in PE design of hospital work systems. The results
illustrate, how the full-scale mock-ups’ high fidelity of room layout and affordance of tool operation
support ergonomics identification and evaluation related to the work system entities space and technologies
& tools. The table-top models’ high fidelity of function relations and affordance of a helicopter
view support ergonomics identification and evaluation related to the entity organization. Furthermore,
the study addresses the form of the identified and evaluated conditions, being either identified challenges
or tangible design criteria.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Applied Ergonomics |
Volume | 51 |
Pages (from-to) | 331-342 |
ISSN | 0003-6870 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2015 |
Keywords
- Participatory simulation
- Hospital work systems
- Participatory ergonomics