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Randell, R, Ruddle, RA, Thomas, R et al. (1 more author) (2012) Diagnosis at the microscope: A workplace study of histopathology. Cognition, Technology and Work, 14 (4). 319 - 335 . ISSN 1435-5558
Abstract
Histopathologists diagnose cancer and other diseases by using a microscope to examine glass slides containing thin sections of human tissue. Technological advances mean that it is now possible to digitise the slides so that they can be viewed on a computer, promising a number of benefits in terms of both efficiency and safety. Despite this, uptake of digital microscopy for diagnostic work has been slow, and research suggests scepticism and uncertainty amongst histopathologists. In order to design a successful digital microscope, one which fits with the work practices of histopathologists and which they are happy to use within their daily work, we have undertaken a workplace study of a histopathology department. In this paper, we present the findings of that study and discuss the implications of these findings for the design of a digital microscope. The findings emphasise the way in which a diagnosis is built up as particular features on the glass slides are noticed and highlighted and the various information sources that are drawn on in the process of making a diagnosis.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2012, Springer Verlag. This is an author produced version of an article published in Cognition, Technology and Work. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. The final publication is available at www.springerlink.com |
Keywords: | Healthcare, Histopathology, Digital pathology, Workplace study |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Computing (Leeds) > Artificial Intelligence & Biological Systems (Leeds) The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Healthcare (Leeds) > Nursing (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 20 Mar 2013 10:08 |
Last Modified: | 12 Oct 2017 14:45 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10111-011-0182-7 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Springer Verlag |
Identification Number: | 10.1007/s10111-011-0182-7 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:75286 |
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