What is HFE: Human Factors Engineering?

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  Many disciplines and philosophies influence how we design spaces for living, working, and relaxing. We have previously discussed Evidence-Based Design (EBD), the process that relies on scientific proof when making design choices (as opposed to a purely aesthetic choice or one influenced by gut feelings or anecdotal evidence). A parallel discipline is Human Factors Engineering (also called Human Factors and Ergonomics) or HFE, which looks at how people interact with systems, tools, and environments. In today's post, we will look at how HFE influences healthcare design choices, leading to healthier staff, more efficient workflows, and better patient outcomes.

 

Many disciplines and philosophies influence how we design spaces for living, working, and relaxing. We have previously discussed Evidence-Based Design (EBD), the process that relies on scientific proof when making design choices (as opposed to a purely aesthetic choice or one influenced by gut feelings or anecdotal evidence). A parallel discipline is Human Factors Engineering (also called Human Factors and Ergonomics) or HFE, which looks at how people interact with systems, tools, and environments. In today's post, we will look at how HFE influences healthcare design choices, leading to healthier staff, more efficient workflows, and better patient outcomes.