Does Your Tech Help? Why Clinician Input Truly Matters

Summary: In this clip, Dr Shah highlights a common frustration: technology that increases workload rather than alleviating it. Many digital tools are developed without clinician input, resulting in systems that feel burdensome. She advocates for clinician-driven development, suggesting that tools should integrate seamlessly with existing workflows and include mechanisms to assess whether they genuinely reduce cognitive load.
Many digital tools lack clinician input, resulting in increased cognitive load.
Clinician-driven tech development leads to tools that support, rather than hinder, workflows.
Assessing tech effectiveness objectively can help ensure that it benefits healthcare workers.
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