Healthcare Human Factors

Dr. Joseph Cafazzo and Dr. Olivier St-Cyr from our team recently published an article in Healthcare Quarterly on the evolution of human factors in healthcare. Their commentary provides a contemporary perspective on the progression of human factors engineering (HFE) in this complex domain, highlighting patient safety. They also discuss the current limitations of HFE in [...]

Healthcare Human Factors conducted a pan-Canadian research study on IV ambulatory chemotherapy safety. As a part of the study, we collaborated with oncology clinicians from across Canada and graphic designers from the Ontario College of Art and Design (OCADU) to develop a set of guidelines for developing ambulatory chemotherapy preprinted orders. Through this unique multidisciplinary [...]