Uncovering the Value of a Historical Paper-Based Collaborative Artifact: The Nursing Unit's Kardex System

• Main Authors: Austin F. Mount-Campbell (Author), Kevin D. Evans (Author), David D. Woods (Author), Esther Chipps (Author), Susan D. Moffatt-Bruce (Author), Kashvi Patel (Author), Emily S. Patterson (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2020-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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We identify useful functions and usability characteristics of a historical cognitive artifact used by nurses working in a hospital unit, the Kardex. By identifying aspects of a widely used artifact, we uncover opportunities to improve the usefulness of current systems for hospital nurses. We conduct...