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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2016 Mar 9.
Published in final edited form as: J Cogn Eng Decis Mak. 2016 Mar;10(1):74–90. doi: 10.1177/1555343416630875

TABLE 2.

Linking Macrocognitive Activities to Cognitive Support Requirements and Design Features

Macrocognitive Activity Cognitive Support Requirement Design Feature
Sensemaking Determine whether the patient is in screening or surveillance mode At-a-glance panel
Obtain a big picture perspective of the patient’s testing history Timeline
Problem detection Know where the patient is in the screening cycle Most recent actions
Consider conditions or medications that have implications for CRC testing Dashboard: Relevant comorbidities and medication
Assess and monitor a patient’s individual risk level for CRC Dashboard: Personal risk factors and Guidelines
Collaborative decision making Educate and inform patients Dashboard: Educational materials

Note. CRC = colorectal cancer.