ArticleHealth information and libraries journal2025
Evaluating the usability of public health data dashboards as information sources for professionals and the public: Findings from a case study with domain experts.
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- Development and evaluation of a clinical dashboard for nephrology inpatients: a pilot study.BMC medical informatics and decision making · 2026Article
- Evaluating the usability of public health data dashboards as information sources for professionals and the public: Findings from a case study with domain experts.Health information and libraries journal · 2025Article
- Keeping a modeling-driven public health dashboard relevant-lessons learned from the California Communicable diseases Assessment Tool.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Healthcare dashboard technologies and data visualization for lipid management: A scoping review.BMC medical informatics and decision making · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundRecently, public health data dashboards have gained popularity as trusted, up-to-date sources of health information. However, their usability and usefulness may be limited.
objectiveTo identify the requirements of usable public health data dashboards through a case study with domain experts.
methodsPaired-user virtual data collection sessions were conducted with 20 experts in three steps: (1) a monitored use of an existing dashboard to complete tasks and discuss the usability problems, (2) a survey rating user experience, and (3) an interview regarding the users and use cases. Data analysis included quantitative analysis of the survey findings and thematic analysis of the audio transcripts.
resultsAnalyses yielded several findings: (1) familiar charts with clear legends and labels should be used to focus users' attention on the content; (2) charts should be organized in a simple and consistent layout; (3) contextual information should be provided to help with interpretations; (4) data limitations should be clearly communicated; (5) guidance should be provided to lead user interactions. DISCUSSION: The identified requirements guide health librarians and information professionals in evaluating public health data dashboards.
conclusionPublic health data dashboards should be designed based on users' needs to provide useful up-to-date information sources for health information consumers.
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