Evaluation of Changes to Urine Bags Designed to Improve Visual Ergonomics and Reduce Human Error
Abstract
This article describes the mechanisms by which small design changes in medical tools can improve physicians’ job performance. It focuses on a new type of urine bag used in hospitals, which is easier to read from a distance because it has a floating marker, bigger numbers, and color labels. The study found that doctors made fewer mistakes and felt more comfortable using the new bag compared to the usual one. These outcomes indicate that improving how tools look and work can make healthcare safer and faster, helping both doctors and patients.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Patient Safety and Medication Errors
Healthcare Technology and Patient Monitoring
Ergonomics and Human Factors
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Ergonomics in Design The Quarterly of Human Factors Applications
- Publication date
- 9 February 2026
- Language
- EN