IVCO2 Training Effectiveness Study

Abstract

Etiometry’s Lead Clinical Specialist and a Human Factors Psychology Professor conducted a study to assess the effectiveness of training on how to use a new risk index, IVCO2, at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Ontario. Ten clinicians were each separately trained by the Lead Clinical Specialist and afterward the Human Factors Professor administered a ten question assessment. Immediately following the assessment, the professor interviewed each clinician, to obtain feedback about T3 which may be used to inform future enhancements user interface design changes, and/or training changes. Assessment results indicate that a majority of clinical users who are trained using existing materials will be able to interpret and use T3’s new IVCO2 Index safely and effectively. However, 30% of the study participants answered at least one assessment question wrong. This suggests that IVCO2 training should be enhanced. Meanwhile, interview data revealed that all study participants believe that Etiometry’s software provides users with relevant, clinically useful information and capabilities. However, the study’s results also suggest that users must climb a steep learning curve before they can use it effectively. It may helpful to train novice users in phases, so that they have multiple opportunities to learn about some of the features that they may not use immediately could find helpful as they start to use Etiometry’s software more.