Reviews of Human Factors and Ergonomics, Volume 1
Edited by Raymond S. Nickerson
CONTENTS
Foreword
Hal W. Hendrick
Preface
Chapter 1. Biomechanical Modeling
William S. Marras and Robert G. Radwin
General Concepts Associated with Biomechanical Assessments
Biomechanical Models of the Low Back during Work
Applications in Practice: Assessment Tools and Examples for the Risk of Low Back Disorder
Biomechanical Models of the Upper Limb during Work
Applications in Practice: Assessment Tools and Examples for Upper Limb Risk
Summary
References
Chapter 2. Human-Automation Interaction
Thomas B. Sheridan and Raja Parasuraman
What Is Automation?
Human-Automation Interaction: Taxonomies and Qualitative Models
Automation-Related Incidents and Accidents
Human Performance Research Related to Automation
Quantitative Models
Adaptive Automation
Current and Future Automation Technical Challenges
Social, Political and Ethical Issues
References
Chapter 3. Technology and Aging
Wendy A. Rogers, Aideen J. Stronge, and Arthur D. Fisk
Population Trends
Characteristics of Older Adults
Research on Technology and Aging
Emerging Research Trends
Effecting Change for the Future
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 4. Driving Safety
John D. Lee
Crash Types, Consequences, and Causes
Driving as a Multiobjective, Multilevel Control Task
Driver Characteristics
Driver Types and Impairments
Haddon's Matrix as a Guide to Enhancing Transportation Safety
Conclusion: Risk Management and Driving Safety
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 5. Improving Product Safety and Effectiveness in the Home
Deborah A. Boehm-Davis
Understanding Safety and Convenience in the Home
How Do Developers Specify and Evaluate Designs?
How do Consumers Select Products?
Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 6. Reducing and Mitigating Human Error in Medicine
Daniel Morrow, Robert North, and Christopher D. Wickens
Errors in the Use of Medical Devices
Medication Use Errors
Medical Errors Related to Teamwork and Collaboration
Errors in Diagnosis and Treatment: Automation Decision Support
Summary and Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
About the Authors
Index
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