Usability testing of the first prototype of the Memento system: a technological device to promote an independent living in people with dementia.

Assistive technologies have the potential for supporting people with memory complaints in their daily life. User-centered interaction design research helps developers to create systems that are suitable for users. The aim of this work is to describe the methodology and the results of the usability t...

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Publicado en:Disability & Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology Vol. 18; no. 8; pp. 1411 - 1421
Autores principales: Pigliautile, Martina, König, Theresa, Mayer, Christopher C., Colombo, Matteo, Guazzarini, Anna Giulia, Müllner-Rieder, Markus, Águila, Oscar, Christophorou, Christophoros, Constantinides, Argyris, Curia, Rosario, Stillo, Maria, Arambarri, Jon, Schüler, Christian, Stögmann, Elisabeth, Mecocci, Patrizia
Formato: pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd Nov2023
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          Pigliautile, Martina
          König, Theresa
          Mayer, Christopher C.
          Colombo, Matteo
          Guazzarini, Anna Giulia
          Müllner-Rieder, Markus
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          Christophorou, Christophoros
          Constantinides, Argyris
          Curia, Rosario
          Stillo, Maria
          Arambarri, Jon
          Schüler, Christian
          Stögmann, Elisabeth
          Mecocci, Patrizia
        affil: Department of Medicine and Surgery, Section of Gerontology and Geriatrics, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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          Assistive Technology Devices Utilization
          Dementia Patients Psychosocial Factors
          Community Living
          User-Computer Interface
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          Male
          Female
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          Austria
          Spain
          Middle Age
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          Aged, 80 and Over
          Observational Methods
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          Memory Disorders
          Activities of Daily Living
          Descriptive Statistics
          Task Performance and Analysis
          Caregiver Attitudes
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      ab: Assistive technologies have the potential for supporting people with memory complaints in their daily life. User-centered interaction design research helps developers to create systems that are suitable for users. The aim of this work is to describe the methodology and the results of the usability test for the first Memento prototype involving users. In each country, 5 subjects with different levels of cognitive reserve and technical proficiency were enrolled in Italy, Austria and Spain, respectively (15 subjects; 6 M; 9 F, age 72.8 ± 10.8 years, MMSE score 25.6 ± 1.6). Observation methods, performance metrics and the System Usability Scale were used to collect data. The results are presented in terms of design, technical problems, target-group-related challenges and usability perception from the participant perspective. Suggestions for improvement were pointed out by the users. Considering the usability scores interpretation, the first prototype was classified as "OK" and "Good" by users. The results of the Lab Trials provide important information on usability and the users' needs in order to improve the Memento prototype and to create a final system to be evaluated during the Field Trials phase of the project. The MEMENTO project mission is to improve the quality of life of people in the early and middle stages of dementia, by supporting the management of daily activities that are usually affected by the loss of memory and cognition. The Lab Trial phase is essential to have feedback on the usability of the Memento prototype to allow a better understanding of users' needs and expectations.
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