Welcome OnBoard - An Interactive Large Surface Designed for Teamwork and Flexibility in Surgical Flow Management

Explore an innovative solution for surgical flow management through a 20-minute conference talk presented at the ACM International Conference on Interactive Surfaces and Spaces. Delve into the development and implementation of OnBoard, an 84" multitouch surface application designed to enhance teamwork and flexibility in surgical suites. Learn about the challenges of computerizing hospital operations and how OnBoard addresses these issues by supporting multiple users, transposing existing coordination artifacts into interactive objects, and offering features like free writing and case rescheduling. Discover how this large interactive surface integrates with real-time activity sensors and allows for adaptability in managing surgical procedures. Gain insights from a two-month deployment in a 12-operating room surgical suite, including observations, interviews, and questionnaires that led to tailored interactions. Understand the potential impact of such flexible tools on supporting surgical staff and improving patient health outcomes.