"From what i
have observed, the only problem with the classic roll and scroll
interface is that all options are presented to the user in a linear
fashion. "
In my opinion that is its strength, not a problem,
primarily if you are visually impared. Try working blindfolded for a day and
you'll see there's no need for discussion about which technology works best. A
"visual" interface can't hold a candle to it. It is worth having roll and scroll
for that reason alone.
John
Clemens
Mon-Fri, 0730-1600 phone 650.464.7585 (personal cell)
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wasif Toor
Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006 2:39 AM
To: hardhats-members@lists.sourceforge.net
Subject: Re: [Hardhats-members] Migrating vista console module routines to cleint side GUIs
I completely agree with the fact that "users should not be forced to rely
on a mouse or other pointing device". I've experienced that myself, specifically
with people doing their front desk operations. Registration, Scheduling,
Insurance Verification/ Eligibility and similar operations are vital for the
whole process and their speed and efficiency impacts the whole process.
From what i have observed, the only problem with the classic roll
and scroll interface is that all options are presented to the user in a linear
fashion. On the contrary, if we have something similar to the
ScreenMan interfaces in VistA, people will have the option to pick and
choose whatever information they want to enter/retreive. This will greatly
effect the efficiency of the whole process.
Is such a transition, easily possible? From what we all understand,
processes like registration are tightly coupled with the roll and scroll
interface and getting rid of this would essentially mean that we will have
implement the business logic ourselves.
Regards,
Wasif
On 5/3/06, Gregory
Woodhouse <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
On May 3, 2006, at 5:37 AM, Mike Schrom wrote:
I wouldn't be quite that pessimistic. Older practice management systems, many still in use (my office for example), still use character based interfaces. Windows keyboard shortcuts are still faster than point, click, point, click, point, click.
It's funny that you would say that given that a significant interest of mine is accessibility of user interfaces to users relying on assistive technologies (screen readers, voice recognition systems, etc.) I completely agree that users should not be forced to rely on a mouse or other pointing device.
Gregory Woodhouse"Those who are enamored of practicewithout theory are like a pilot who goesinto a ship without rudder or compass."--Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)
