ICT Interface Design for Ageing People and People with Dementia

Wallace, Jonathan; Mulvenna, Maurice; Martin, Suzanne; Stephens, Sharon; Burns, William C. G.

doi:10.1007/978-1-84882-551-2_11

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“…Requirements about use of relevant icons, minimal use of text and using clear and short sentences for dementia-friendly interfaces were also acknowledged in other studies. 19,21,22,27,35,51…”

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“…Subsequently, we simplified the use of username and password by asking the users to set a username and password in the beginning only; after that they stayed logged in. 52 Other important requirements that were taken into account in the design of the tool were the use of a minimum number of buttons, 19,28 minimising the need for scrolling, 35,53,54 clear contrast between text and background, 35,51,54 use of appropriate text sizes and fonts, 19,35,51,54 navigation comfort and landscape presentation. 22…”

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User-participatory development of FindMyApps; a tool to help people with mild dementia find supportive apps for self-management and meaningful activities

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Objective There is growing evidence that hand-held touchscreen devices (tablets) can support people with mild dementia to manage their life and engage in meaningful activities. However, as it can be difficult to find apps that match one’s personal needs, wishes and abilities, a person-centred selection tool was developed, called FindMyApps. Method To ensure its usability, the FindMyApps selection tool was developed using a ‘user-participatory design’ in which users (persons with dementia and informal carers), and experts (designers, developers and researchers) closely collaborated. In three short iterative rounds – so called ‘sprints’ – the users were invited to test whether the prototypes harmonised with their needs, wishes and abilities. Results Each sprint provided insight into potential improvements of the tool. The development team gained an understanding of issues regarding usefulness (e.g. meaningful content of (sub)categories for apps in domains of self-management and meaningful activities), as well as issues to increase the user-friendliness (e.g. intuitive design with instructive navigation support). Conclusion The FindMyApps selection tool was conceived as a means to make it easier for people with mild dementia to select apps meeting their needs, wishes and abilities. This provisional end version will be further tested, and, if necessary, improved in a feasibility study.

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User-participatory development of FindMyApps; a tool to help people with mild dementia find supportive apps for self-management and meaningful activities

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“…Requirements not found in the literature, but indicated during the focus group sessions were: minimal amount of typing required to navigate within the apps; the language used in apps must be adjustable in ones own language, including the settings and apps that have the possibility of landscape and portrait presentation (rotation). Additional requirements not mentioned in the focus groups sessions but mentioned in the literature were: using warm colours, 53 placing important information first and highlighting it, 54–56 providing clear headings for text, 55,57 providing enough space between app and tablet buttons, 58,59 providing ample time to read information 54,55,60 and avoiding pronouns or any language requiring the person with dementia to recall previous information. 54,55,60,61 The requirements for interfaces described in the literature generally incorporated a mix of different platforms, e.g.…”

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Selecting apps for people with mild dementia: Identifying user requirements for apps enabling meaningful activities and self-management

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Bergsma

Graff³

et al. 2017

Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineerin

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Touchscreen devices (e.g. tablets) can be supportive for people with mild dementia. This study identified user requirements for the development of a tool for selecting usable apps in the domains of self-management and meaningful activities. Eight focus groups with people with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia and informal carers were conducted using an exploratory study design. In study one, we identified meaningful activities and self-management support. In study two, we explored needs, wishes and abilities regarding the use of apps. The outcomes were analysed using inductive content analysis based on grounded theory. Three categories were identified in study one: (1) past meaningful activities, (2) present meaningful activities and (3) self-management support. Two categories emerged from the data of study two, with two and three themes, respectively. (1) Needs and wishes of users with regard to (a) the functionality of apps and (b) technical features of apps. (2) Abilities of users in terms of (a) physical and cognitive condition, (b) independent use of apps on a tablet and (c) skills to use the touchscreen and tablet. Based on these results, we will develop filters for people with mild dementia to select apps which match their individual needs, wishes and abilities.

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“…Within the next decade, it is predicted that the number of older persons will outnumber the number of persons aged less than five-years old [3]. As a result, an increasing social and economical burden will be placed on healthcare systems [4].…”

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Design and Evaluation of a Smartphone Based Wearable Life-Logging and Social Interaction System

Burns

Nugent

McCullagh

et al. 2014

Ubiquitous Computing and Ambient Intelligence. Personalisation and User Adapted Services

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In this paper we outline the design, development and evaluation of a smartphone based life-logging and social interaction reminder system intended for use by persons with dementia. By using a smartphone, the wearer's daily activities can be recorded in picture format, along with meta data providing activity levels and location data. In addition to this data, social interactions can also be logged and subsequently identified, using Quick Response (QR) codes. The intervention was evaluated on six healthy participants aged between 24-46 years of age who wore the system for 2.5 hours. The qualitative feedback received was that the technology was easy to use and was responsive and accurate at identifying, recording and displaying social interaction data.

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ICT Interface Design for Ageing People and People with Dementia

Cited by 8 publications

References 36 publications

User-participatory development of FindMyApps; a tool to help people with mild dementia find supportive apps for self-management and meaningful activities

User-participatory development of FindMyApps; a tool to help people with mild dementia find supportive apps for self-management and meaningful activities

Selecting apps for people with mild dementia: Identifying user requirements for apps enabling meaningful activities and self-management

Design and Evaluation of a Smartphone Based Wearable Life-Logging and Social Interaction System

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