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Table 2 The usability attributes according to the ISO and Nielsen [12, 13]

From: Comparison of usability evaluation methods for a health information system: heuristic evaluation versus cognitive walkthrough method

Attribute

Definition

Effectiveness

How well do the users reach the goals set with the usage of the system?

Efficiency

How much of each resource (e.g., time and mental effort) is required so that the goals can be obtained by users?

Satisfaction

How pleasant is the use of the system for users?

Learnability

How easy is it for users to do basic tasks when using the system for the first time?

Memorability

When the system has not been in use for a while, how easy can users remember how to use it?

Errors

When using the system, how many errors are made, how severe are these errors and how easily can they be retrieved?