Examples of human factor research at the Centre for Healthcare Engineering

Recent posters presenting human factor research conducted jointly by the University of Toronto and William Osler Health System include:
  1. Kanaan, D., Levay, D., Mazhar, K., Rivera, T. & Alfred, M. (2025) Understanding and mitigating diagnostic imaging appointment no-shows at a large Canadian hospital. Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Forum, Anaheim, CA.
  2. Kanaan, D., Levay, D., Yurcan, M., Semella, E., Mazhar, K., Johnston, S. L., Cordon, C., Rivera, T. & Alfred, M. (2026) Factors contributing to diagnostic imaging no-shows at a large Canadian hospital. International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare, New York City, NY.
  3. Liu, H., Alfred, M., Kumar, A. & Mazhar, K. (2025) Investigating the transfer safety checklist process when transferring patients to and from diagnostic imaging. CQuIPs Symposium, Toronto, Ontario.
  4. Liu, H., Kanaan, D., Jackman, A., Lum-Johnston, S., Semella, E., Mazhar, K., Cordon, C., Rivera, T. & Alfred, M. (2026) Optimizing perioperative workflow to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare, New York City, NY.
For further information, please contact Prof. Myrtede Alfred