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Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, published since 1958, is a peer-reviewed research journal presenting original papers of scientific merit that contribute to the understanding and advancement of the systematic consideration of people in relation to machines, systems, and environments.

Publisher: Human Factors and Ergonomics Society

Volume 48, Number 1, Spring 2006
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SPECIAL SECTION: PATIENT SAFETY

Special Section Commentary: Opportunities and Challenges for Human Factors and Ergonomics in Enhancing Patient Safety
pp. 1-4(4)
Authors: Salas, Eduardo; Baker, David; King, Heidi; Battles, James

Describing Nurses' Work: Combining Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis
pp. 5-14(10)
Authors: Wolf, Laurie D.; Potter, Patricia; Sledge, Jennifer A.; Boxerman, Stuart B.; Grayson, Deborah; Evanoff, Bradley

Compliance With Intended Use of Bar Code Medication Administration in Acute and Long-Term Care: An Observational Study
pp. 15-22(8)
Authors: Patterson, Emily S.; Rogers, Michelle L.; Chapman, Roger J.; Render, Marta L.

Toward the Improvement of Image-Guided Interventions for Minimally Invasive Surgery: Three Factors That Affect Performance
pp. 23-38(16)
Authors: DeLucia, Patricia R.; Mather, Robert D.; Griswold, John A.; Mitra, Sunanda

Labeling of Medicines and Patient Safety: Evaluating Methods of Reducing Drug Name Confusion
pp. 39-47(9)
Authors: Filik, Ruth; Purdy, Kevin; Gale, Alastair; Gerrett, David

Multiple User Considerations and Their Implications in Medical Error Reporting System Design
pp. 48-58(11)
Authors: Escoto, Kamisha Hamilton; Karsh, Ben-Tzion; Beasley, John W.

The Right Picture Is Worth a Thousand Numbers: Data Displays in Anesthesia
pp. 59-71(13)
Authors: Drews, Frank A.; Westenskow, Dwayne R.

The Efficacy of a Medical Virtual Reality Simulator for Training Phlebotomy
pp. 72-84(13)
Authors: Scerbo, Mark W.; Bliss, James P.; Schmidt, Elizabeth A.; Thompson, Sommer N.

Drug Delivery as Control Task: Improving Performance in a Common Anesthetic Task
pp. 85-94(10)
Authors: Drews, Frank A.; Syroid, Noah; Agutter, James; Strayer, David L.; Westenskow, Dwayne R.

The Potential of Training to Increase Acceptance and Use of Computerized Decision Support Systems for Medical Diagnosis
pp. 95-108(14)
Authors: Lai, Fuji; Macmillan, Jean; Daudelin, Denise H.; Kent, David M.

ACCIDENTS, SAFETY, AND HUMAN ERROR

+Gz Acceleration Loss of Consciousness: Time Course of Performance Deficits With Repeated Experience
pp. 109-120(12)
Authors: Tripp, Lloyd D.; Warm, Joel S.; Matthews, Gerald; Chiu, Peter; Werchan, Paul; Deaton, John E.

BIOMECHANICS, ANTHROPOMETRY, WORK PHYSIOLOGY

Keyswitch Orientation Can Reduce Finger Joint Torques During Tapping on a Computer Keyswitch
pp. 121-129(9)
Authors: Balakrishnan, Aruna D.; Jindrich, Devin L.; Dennerlein, Jack T.

Forearm Electromyographic Changes With the Use of a Haptic Force-Feedback Computer Mouse
pp. 130-141(12)
Authors: Dennerlein, Jack T.; DiMarino, Maria-Helena J.

Stability Ball Versus Office Chair: Comparison of Muscle Activation and Lumbar Spine Posture During Prolonged Sitting
pp. 142-153(12)
Authors: Gregory, Diane E.; Dunk, Nadine M.; Callaghan, Jack P.

COMPUTER SYSTEMS

Spatial Ability Subfactors and Their Influences on a Computer-Based Information Search Task
pp. 154-165(12)
Authors: Pak, Richard; Rogers, Wendy A.; Fisk, Arthur D.

DISPLAYS AND CONTROLS

Pilots Strategically Compensate for Display Enlargements in Surveillance and Flight Control Tasks
pp. 166-181(16)
Authors: Stelzer, Emily Muthard; Wickens, Christopher D.

SURFACE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS

Ergonomic Guidelines for Traffic Sign Design Increase Sign Comprehension
pp. 182-195(14)
Authors: Ben-Bassat, Tamar; Shinar, David

Examining the Impact of Cell Phone Conversations on Driving Using Meta-Analytic Techniques
pp. 196-205(10)
Authors: Horrey, William J.; Wickens, Christopher D.

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