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J Am Med Inform Assoc 9:311-319 doi:10.1197/jamia.M0976
  • Focus on User-centered Design

Investigating Users' Requirements

Table 2

Clusters of User Requirements Sorted by Level of Demands, Design Categories, and Theme of Clusters

Requirement Clusters Degree of Request Design Guidelines
2D–3D mapping Strongly required General features and functions
3D visualization Theme: 3D visualization/relationship reconstruction
Whole–part integration by location
Relationship among parts
Knowledge integration Required General features and functions
Problem-based learning Theme: Knowledge inquiry
Structure–function
Navigation map Required General features and functions
Concept map Theme: Information navigation
Connection to other coursework
Multilevel of support
Macro-micro
Innervation Degree of request diverse among users Domain-specific applications
Follow structure Theme: Visualization and simulation
Blood supply
Dynamic visualization
Simulate surgical procedure Degree of request diverse among users Domain-specific applications
Haptic interaction Theme: Professional skills
Tactile feedback
Dissection process
Dissection skills
Learning to learn Degree of request diverse among users User's tool
Pronunciation Theme: Learning aids
Mnemonic devices
Support for team interaction
Instructor selectable modules and features Degree of request diverse among users User's tool
Theme: Instructor's tools

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