User Centered Design and Development of a Game for Exercise in Older Adults

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 95-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel Proffitt ◽  
Belinda Lange
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
User Centered Design ◽  
Design And Development ◽  
User Centered

Design and development of an eHealth service for collaborative self-management among older adults with chronic diseases: A theory-driven user-centered design (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mirjam Ekstedt ◽  
Marie Kirsebom ◽  
Gunilla Lindqvist ◽  
Oscar Frykholm ◽  
Åsa Kneck ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Self Management ◽  
User Needs ◽  
Management Support ◽  
User Centered Design ◽  
Design And Development ◽  
Ehealth Service ◽  
User Centered

BACKGROUND The increasing prevalence of chronic conditions and multimorbidity poses great challenges to healthcare systems. Therefore, patients’ engagement in self-managing their illness becomes increasingly important. eHealth interventions are a promising resource for the provision of adequate and timely support, but there is inconclusive evidence about how to design eHealth services to meet the complex needs of patients with multimorbidity. OBJECTIVE To apply an evidence-based and theory-informed user-centered design approach for a) identifying the needs of older adults and healthcare professionals in the collaborative management of multimorbidity, b) developing an eHealth service to address these needs, and c) testing the feasibility and acceptance of the eHealth service in a clinical setting. METHODS A theory-driven user-centered design approach was carried out in three interconnected phases: 1) exploration of user needs with patients and healthcare professionals; 2) design and development of content and software; 3) feasibility study of the software prototype and redesign. RESULTS Phase 1 resulted in the specification of twenty-two user needs, which were grouped into five themes: diagnosis-specific information, medication management support, self-management support, care coordination support, psychosocial support. A web-based application – ePATH (electronic Patient Activation in Treatment at Home) – with separate user interfaces for patients and healthcare professionals was developed to address these needs. Two nurses and five patients tested the ePATH service in clinical practice, resulting in a refined web interface and a mobile application (mPATH) to support self-tracking and make it possible to get reminders through push notifications. The feasibility study highlighted the importance of adequately addressing not only varying user needs, but also the complex nature of healthcare organizations when implementing new services and processes in chronic care management. CONCLUSIONS We conclude that user engagement in design and development should not be limited to the elicitation of user needs and creation of new services but should focus more holistically on improving current practices to shape better care, which requires adequate strategies and resources to implement changes in people’s lives and complex organizations. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT RR2-10.2196/11625

scholarly journals Using the NIATx Model to Implement User-Centered Design of Technology for Older Adults

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. e2 ◽  
Author(s):  
David H Gustafson Jr ◽  
Adam Maus ◽  
Julianne Judkins ◽  
Susan Dinauer ◽  
Andrew Isham ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
User Centered Design ◽  
User Centered

scholarly journals Technology Supporting Cognitively Impaired Older Adults: A Scoping Review for the ENHANCE Center

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 708-708
Author(s):  
Edie Sanders ◽  
Robin Stuart ◽  
Alexander Exum ◽  
Walter Boot
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Prospective Memory ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
User Centered Design ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Research Meeting ◽  
Older Adult Population ◽  
User Centered

Abstract Cognitive impairments (CIs) result in difficulties with a wide range of daily activities. Older adults are especially at risk for CIs, and as the older adult population increases, so does the importance of understanding and supporting the needs of those with CIs. The Enhancing Neurocognitive Health, Abilities, Networks, and Community Engagement (ENHANCE) Center was established with a focus on developing technology-based support for socialization, transportation, and prospective memory needs of older adults with CIs due to mild cognitive impairment (MCI), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and stroke. The extent to which relevant literature in these domains existed was unknown. We conducted a scoping review to identify existing research meeting the following criteria: participants aged 50+ years classified as having a CI due to MCI, TBI, or stroke; and a focus on technology-based support for socialization, transportation, and/or prospective memory needs. Using PRISMA guidelines, we searched three electronic databases, and reviewers screened citations for inclusion and completed data charting. Following screening, only 11 studies met our inclusion criteria. Qualitative and quantitative data are reported for each study. In addition to few studies available, it was common for studies to include 20 or fewer participants. Most assessed technology interactions at one time and few studies examined longitudinal use and benefits. While each paper examined one aspect of user-centered design, no technologies were reported that underwent all stages of the user-centered design process, from needs assessment to iterative design and usability testing, to efficacy trial. Such gaps highlight the important role ENHANCE can play.

scholarly journals 2019 Product Design Technical Group: Stanley Caplan User-Centered Product Design Award

2019 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 1147-1148
Author(s):  
Adam Shames ◽  
Kathleen Kremer
Keyword(s):  
Product Design ◽  
Special Session ◽  
User Centered Design ◽  
Design And Development ◽  
Award Program ◽  
Design Competition ◽  
User Centered

The Product Design Technical Group (PDTG) presented its 18th annual User-Centered Product Design Award. The award recognized excellence in both product design and in the methods used to specify and achieve the design. This special session consisted of presentation of the award to the winners and the winners’ presentation about the design and development of the product. The award is named after Stanley Caplan, an HFES fellow, for all his efforts and accomplishments over the years at promoting the importance of user-centered design and research within industry and mentoring others to do the same. The Product Design Technical Group (PDTG) continued its successful award program in 2019 by sponsoring the 18th annual user-centered product design competition. Over the years, the Award has honored a wide variety of products and companies.

scholarly journals Design and Customization of Telemedicine Systems

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia I. Martínez-Alcalá ◽  
Mirna Muñoz ◽  
Josep Monguet-Fierro
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Neurological Disorders ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Proof Of Concept ◽  
User Centered Design ◽  
Design And Development ◽  
Rehabilitation Therapy ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
User Centered

In recent years, the advances in information and communication technology (ICT) have resulted in the development of systems and applications aimed at supporting rehabilitation therapy that contributes to enrich patients’ life quality. This work is focused on the improvement of the telemedicine systems with the purpose of customizing therapies according to the profile and disability of patients. For doing this, as salient contribution, this work proposes the adoption of user-centered design (UCD) methodology for the design and development of telemedicine systems in order to support the rehabilitation of patients with neurological disorders. Finally, some applications of the UCD methodology in the telemedicine field are presented as a proof of concept.

Applying User-Centered Design in the Context of the Deming Quality Cycle: The Design and Development of a Server Computer

2000 ◽  
Vol 44 (12) ◽  
pp. 2-483-2-486
Author(s):  
Melroy E. D'Souza
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Quality Engineering ◽  
User Centered Design ◽  
Design And Development ◽  
Check Phase ◽  
Server Computer ◽  
User Centered

There are many different tools and methodologies in the field of human factors for user-centered design. Similarly, other fields have tools and methodologies that enable practitioners in those fields to perform their work. Although these tools may be used most productively within their specific fields, they might contain elements that lend themselves to being applied in other domain areas. The field of quality engineering has been around for a while and has many useful tools. The similarity in the goals of the fields of human factors engineering and quality engineering suggests that there could be certain methodologies and tools in the area of quality engineering that, practitioners of human factors might find useful and applicable to the development of products and services from a user-centered perspective. This paper explores the application of user-centered design in the context of the Deming Cycle to the development of a server computer in an actual organization. It also provides examples of actual issues that were identified during the “check” phase of the Deming Cycle, and describes the actions that were performed to address these issues.

scholarly journals Digital Health Coaching Programs Among Older Employees in Transition to Retirement: Systematic Literature Review

10.2196/17809 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (9) ◽  
pp. e17809 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vera Stara ◽  
Sara Santini ◽  
Johannes Kropf ◽  
Barbara D'Amen
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Older Workers ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Digital Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Coaching ◽  
User Centered Design ◽  
Older Employees ◽  
User Centered

Background The rapid increase of the aging population is pushing many national governments to reshape retirement legislation in order to extend older adults’ working life. Once retired, older adults can be invaluable resources for the community as family carers, as volunteers, or by returning to work. Healthy aging is one of the main conditions for being able to work longer and being active after retirement. The latter, indeed, represents a very sensitive life transition, which can entail psychological and social difficulties. Interventions for promoting older workers’ health and well-being and supporting the transition to retirement are on the top of the policy agenda of most European countries. Recently, computer-based and digital health interventions have been seen as promising means to reach this purpose. Objective This systematic literature review aimed to explore studies on digital health coaching programs for older workers that followed a user-centered design approach and evaluated their effectiveness in providing older adults with guidance for adopting a healthy lifestyle and being active in the community. Methods The search identified 1931 papers, and 2 relevant articles were selected by applying specific eligibility criteria. Results To our knowledge, only few digital health coaching programs have targeted the population of older workers to date; there is an insufficient number of studies on the efficacy of such programs. The results show the difficulties of assessing the efficacy of digital coaching itself and with respect to older employees. The 2 studies suggest that digital health programs for workplaces can improve various aspects of older employees’ well-being; however, they considered health mainly from a physical perspective and neglected contextual, social, psychological, and cultural factors that can influence older workers’ health and general well-being. Future digital health coaching programs should adopt the healthy aging paradigm as a multidimensional lens for interpreting the impact of eHealth technology on aging and retirement. The literature around this issue remains at an embryonic state, and this gap needs to be filled by further investigations that apply a user-centered approach for designing the technology, test innovative research methodologies, and adopt new technical solutions for high-quality interaction design. Conclusions Further digital health coaching programs aimed at supporting healthy and active living for older workers and retirees are necessary. The user-centered design approach is recommended in order to fully address the users’ health needs and the technological requirements throughout development. Moreover, the healthy aging perspective allows inclusion of physical, social, and psychological factors influencing the transition from work to retirement, as well as the experiences and interactions of individuals with the technology.

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