The COOK assistive technology for cognition for older adults with cognitive deficits: a usability study.
Objectives: The significantly accelerated use of technology by older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic provides an ideal opportunity to link the use of technology to home safety and aging in place. Our team developed COOK (Cognitive Orthosis for coOKing), an assistive technology for cognition. The...
| Publicado en: | Disability & Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology Vol. 20; no. 6; pp. 1838 - 1853 |
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| Formato: | pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Aug2025
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| fields | @attributes: recordID: 1 pdfLink: plink: https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ccm&AN=187408900&site=ehost-live header: @attributes: shortDbName: ccm uiTerm: 187408900 longDbName: CINAHL Complete uiTag: AN controlInfo: bkinfo: dissinfo: jinfo: jid: 17483107 1X04 jtl: Disability & Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology issn: 17483107 maglogo: Y pubinfo: dt: Aug2025 vid: 20 iid: 6 pid: 377 pub: Taylor & Francis Ltd place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania artinfo: ui: 187408900 183889438 187408900 187408900 10.1080/17483107.2025.2481430 187408900 ppf: 1838 ppct: 15 formats: fmt: – @attributes: type: T – @attributes: type: P tig: atl: The COOK assistive technology for cognition for older adults with cognitive deficits: a usability study. aug: au: Yaddaden, A. Bottari, C. Lussier, M. Kenfack-Ngankam, H. Couture, M. Giroux, S. Pigot, H. Fillou, R.-P. Bier, N. affil: École de Réadaptation, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada sug: subj: Assistive Technology Utilization Assistive Technology Devices Evaluation Cognition Disorders Rehabilitation Cooking Equipment and Supplies Rehabilitation, Cognitive Methods Aging in Place Patient Attitudes Needs Assessment Human Funding Source Male Female Aged Aged, 80 and Over Usability Study Community Living Meal Preparation Brain Injuries Rehabilitation Occupational Therapists User-Computer Interface Caregiver Attitudes Feedback Interviews Questionnaires Thematic Analysis Qualitative Studies Descriptive Statistics Data Analysis Software Patient Safety Home Safety Security Measures, Electronic Equipment Safety Scales Reaction Time Sound Aged: 65+ years Aged, 80 & over Male Female ab: Objectives: The significantly accelerated use of technology by older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic provides an ideal opportunity to link the use of technology to home safety and aging in place. Our team developed COOK (Cognitive Orthosis for coOKing), an assistive technology for cognition. The study aimed to identify (1) usability issues of COOK for older adults living with and/or without cognitive impairments and (2) the modifications needed to improve its usability and facilitate its deployment. Methods: We conducted a mixed user-centred co-design study including (1) laboratory task scenarios and (2) real-world setting use. We also administered usability and user experience questionnaires. Qualitative deductive thematic analyses and descriptive statistical analyses were used. Results: Evaluation of the perceived usability of COOK indicated generally positive prospects. A first evaluation (Study 1) allowed us to simplify several safety-related functionalities, which emerged as key elements to consider. Additionally, a version named COOK – My Safety emerged and was also evaluated (Study 2). Discussion: This article confirms the potential of COOK to assist this clientele, with some reported usability problems. Modifications to rectify them were proposed, particularly to prevent safety hazards. The assistive features may require further prototyping. Conclusion: The next step will be to develop a suitable version to test long-term use in a real-world setting. IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION: Cognitive Orthosis for coOKing (COOK) is a promising intervention to assist older adults managing cooking tasks safely, promoting independence and reducing the need for constant supervision, thereby supporting aging in place. The User-Centered Design approach ensures COOK is suited to meet the specific needs of older adults with varying levels of cognitive impairments, leading to more effective rehabilitation outcomes. Positive feedback on COOK's usability indicates its potential acceptability and long-term use, which is crucial for the success of rehabilitation interventions. Identified usability issues and proposed modifications highlight COOK's potential for ongoing development, ensuring its features can be refined to maximize rehabilitative benefits. pubtype: Academic Journal doctype: pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article ougenre: Article language: English refInfo: holdings: @attributes: islocal: N |
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