Pathology and Tumour Biology, Leeds Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK.
Histopathology. 2012 Feb;60(3):504-10. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2559.2011.04090.x. Epub 2011 Dec 16.
To study the current work practice of histopathologists to inform the design of digital microscopy systems.
Four gastrointestinal histopathologists were video-recorded as they undertook their routine work. Analysis of the video data shows a range of activities beyond viewing slides involved in reporting a case. There is much overlapping of activities, supported by the 'eyes free' nature of the pathologists' interaction with the microscope. The order and timing of activities varies according to consultant.
In order to support the work of pathologists adequately, digital microscopy systems need to provide support for a range of activities beyond viewing slides. Digital microscopy systems should support multitasking, while also providing flexibility so that pathologists can adapt their use of the technology to their own working patterns.
研究病理学家的当前工作实践,以为数字化显微镜系统的设计提供信息。
对 4 名胃肠道病理学家进行了视频记录,以了解他们的日常工作情况。对视频数据的分析表明,在报告病例的过程中,除了查看幻灯片之外,还涉及到一系列其他活动。病理学家与显微镜的交互具有“无需用眼”的特点,因此各种活动之间存在大量重叠。根据顾问的不同,活动的顺序和时间也会有所不同。
为了充分支持病理学家的工作,数字化显微镜系统需要提供除查看幻灯片以外的一系列活动的支持。数字化显微镜系统应支持多任务处理,同时提供灵活性,以便病理学家可以根据自己的工作模式调整对技术的使用。