Analytic Hierarchy Process to support ergonomic evaluation of ultrasound devices. Issue 11 (2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Marciano, F.; Rossi, D.; Cabassa, P.; Cocca, P.
• Is Part Of: IFAC-PapersOnLine. Volume 51:Issue 11(2018)
• Page Start: 328
• Page End: 333
• Publication Date: 2018
• Subjects: Human factors -- Ergonomics -- Work organization -- Ultrasonic transducers -- Transducers -- Medical applications -- Multiple-criterion optimization -- Hierarchical decision making -- Sensitivity analysis; Automatic control -- Periodicals; 629.805
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2018.08.304
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2405-8963

Abstract

Abstract: The objectives of this study are to develop an efficient and generally applicable multi-criteria methodology for choosing the optimal ultrasound device, and to apply it to a case study. The methodology is based on Analytic Hierarchy Process with a Goal (to satisfy company's objectives in terms of ergonomics, i.e. to optimise workers' well-being) and three levels of evaluation elements. It provides decision-makers of hospitals or diagnostic centres with a structured methodology to select the most ergonomic ultrasound. The case study considered a wireless, a mobile and a traditional ultrasound device in an Italian hospital. The wireless device was the preferred one.