A Usability Study of a Critical Man–Machine Interface: Can Layperson Responders Perform Optimal Compression Rates When Using a Public Access Defibrillator with Automated Real-Time Feedback During Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation?

Hannah Torney, Peter O’Hare, Laura Davis, Bruno Delafont, Raymond R Bond, Hannah McReynolds, Anna McLister, Ben McCartney, Rebecca Di Maio, David McEneaney

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Abstract

Objective: Many public access defibrillators (PADs) incorporate computer programs to provide audiovisual feedback to assist the user to deliver cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) according to current international guidelines. This usability study assessed if a PAD integrated with a real-time audiovisual CPR feedback system can guide lay-users to optimum chest compression rates, and if it is detrimental to chest compression depth. Methods: Randomly selected volunteers (15+ years) were recruited for two experiments. Experiment 1 $(n = 156)$ assessed the time taken to achieve the “good speed” audio prompt (i.e., perform compressions at a rate of 100–120 compressions/min) and chest compression fraction (CCF). Experiment 2 $(n = 140)$ assessed the effect of rate-only CPR feedback on chest compression depth. Two devices of the same model were used: one with CPR rate feedback and the other with CPR feedback disabled. The difference in compression depths and CCF was assessed. Results: Experiment 1: A total of 136 (87.2%) participants achieved “good speed” within 45 s with a mean CCF of 90.3% recorded. Experiment 2: The device with feedback lead to a mean (standard error—SE) depth of 24.61 mm (0.99) compared with 20.08 mm (0.96) for the feedback disabled device. Analysis of covariance provided a mean significant difference (SE) of 4.52 mm (1.38 mm; p-value = 0.001) favoring the device with CPR rate feedback. Conclusions: CPR rate-only feedback was not detrimental to chest compression depth and suggests rate-only feedback may improve compression depth. Significance: The incorporation of clear, intuitive, audiovisual CPR feedback systems can assist lay-users to optimize compression rates and maintain a high CCF.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)749-754
JournalIEEE Transactions on Human-Machine Systems
Volume46
Issue number5
Early online date10 Jun 2016
DOIs
Publication statusPublished online - 10 Jun 2016

Keywords

  • Cardiology
  • AED
  • defibrillation
  • usability
  • human-machine systems
  • human-computer interaction
  • user experience
  • automated audio-visual user feedback
  • user interfaces

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