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Language

English

Publication Date

7-24-2024

Journal

Studies in Health Technology and Informatics

DOI

10.3233/SHTI240112

PMID

39049232

Abstract

High cholesterol levels significantly contribute to the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ACVD), with a notable portion of ischemic heart disease cases linked to elevated cholesterol levels. Effective graphical displays of lipid panel tests and other cardiac risk factors are crucial for quick and accurate data interpretation, enabling early intervention for individuals with hyperlipidemia. Applying design theories such as Gestalt and distributed cognitive theories is essential for creating user-centered graphical data displays in the context of cardiovascular (CV) risk factors. The proposed dashboard informed by these theories is expected to help healthcare providers better address cardiovascular disease (CVD), enhancing diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Moreover, this approach may help alleviate clinical provider burnout, improve patient outcomes, and reduce provider stress, thus contributing to safer and more effective healthcare systems.

Keywords

Humans, Atherosclerosis, User-Computer Interface, Data Visualization, Risk Factors, Heart Disease Risk Factors, Risk Assessment, data visualization, distributed cognition, gestalt theory, heart disease, user-centered design

Published Open-Access

yes

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