gebruiksomgang

Gebruiksomgang is a Dutch term that refers to the pattern and conduct with which a person uses a product, device, or system. It covers the sequence of actions, the conditions under which use occurs, and factors such as frequency and duration, as well as how users interact with controls, interfaces, and instructions.

In practice, gebruiksomgang is studied in fields such as product design, usability engineering, safety analysis, and health care. By mapping typical use scenarios, observers identify potential misuse, user errors, and points of friction in the user journey. The goal is to improve safety, effectiveness, and user satisfaction by aligning design and documentation with real user behavior.

Common approaches include task analysis, user observation, hazard analysis, and scenario-based testing. Findings inform changes to product design, labeling, manuals, and training. The term helps separate how a product is intended to be used from how it is actually used, emphasizing the real-world context of usage rather than mere specifications.

Gebruiksomgang is primarily used in Dutch-language safety and usability discourse and is roughly equivalent to concepts such as user handling or mode of use in English. The term is not standardized across international standards, and its exact interpretation may vary by sector.