Summers, KathrynBlodgett, BridgetFelder, Jordan2023-09-112023-09-112023-08-28UB_2023_Felder_Jhttp://hdl.handle.net/11603/29641M.S. -- The University of Baltimore, 2023Thesis submitted to the Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences of The University of Baltimore in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Interaction Design and Information ArchitectureThe Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers implemented the Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) into their practices between 1999 and 2000. The BCMA has significantly influenced physicians' daily workflows, with electronic systems helping to reduce medication errors. However, cognitive overload and related issues are common, highlighting the need for more intensive research on the Electronic Medication Administration Record (eMARs) to find solutions that alleviate these challenges for physicians. This research aims to identify the current usability problems in the Veteran's Affairs (VA's) hospital's eMAR/BCMA system and investigate how these systems contribute to physician overload, leading to medical errors and suboptimal patient outcomes.49 leavesapplication/pdfen-USAttribution-NoDerivs 3.0 United StatesThis item may be protected under Title 17 of the U.S. Copyright Law. It is made available by The University of Baltimore for non-commercial research and educational purposes.http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/us/information architectureInteraction DesignUser ResearchHuman-Centered Designcognitive loadText