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ABSTRACT

A variety of communication problems is a common phenomenon in the current hospital setting. Physicians need a mobile context-aware communication system in their daily practice. Our approach, based on an initial study performed at the Oncology Department at the University Hospital of North Norway and an extensive collection of user needs according to CSCW and use case methodology, will develop a reliable communication system to help physicians accomplish their tasks.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  J. Computer Applications
  J.3 LIFE AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
      Subjects: Medical information systems

Additional Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.2 COMPUTER-COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
      C.2.1 Network Architecture and Design
          Subjects: Wireless communication

  H. Information Systems
  H.5 INFORMATION INTERFACES AND PRESENTATION (I.7)
      H.5.3 Group and Organization Interfaces
          Subjects: Computer-supported cooperative work; Collaborative computing; Theory and models

General Terms:
Design, Management

Keywords:
CSCW, context-aware systems, mobile communication, pagers, wireless phones