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Designing ICTs for Users with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Usability Study

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  • Diana Castilla

    (Department of Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatment, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
    CIBER of Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition (CIBEROBN), ISCIII CB06/03/0052 Instituto Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain)

  • Carlos Suso-Ribera

    (Department of Basic Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, Universitat Jaume I, 12071 Castellón, Spain)

  • Irene Zaragoza

    (CIBER of Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition (CIBEROBN), ISCIII CB06/03/0052 Instituto Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain)

  • Azucena Garcia-Palacios

    (Department of Basic Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, Universitat Jaume I, 12071 Castellón, Spain)

  • Cristina Botella

    (Department of Basic Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, Universitat Jaume I, 12071 Castellón, Spain)

Abstract

Background: Research has supported the cost-effectiveness of cognitive training tools enhanced by information and communication technologies (ICT) in several populations, including individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and age-related cognitive decline. The implementation of ICTs in this population, however, is sometimes challenging to their cognitive and age characteristics. Ultimately, this might compromise the effectiveness of ICT-enhanced therapies in this population. The aim of this study is to test the usability and acceptability of a Eu r opean project prototype for elderly care, in an attempt to explore the ICT design needs of users with MCI. Methods: Participants were 28 individuals aged 58–95 years and with a diagnosis of MCI. Results: The results showed a low perception of peripheral elements and the need to place main interaction elements in the centre of the screen. The correlation between the general level of autonomy (daily life activities) and the ICT autonomy level was significant and positive. The speed of audio help had a significant impact on performance. Conclusion: The present work contributes to the literature on ICT usability needs of users with MCI. Some usability recommendations for designing interfaces for this type of user are provided in the text.

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  • Diana Castilla & Carlos Suso-Ribera & Irene Zaragoza & Azucena Garcia-Palacios & Cristina Botella, 2020. "Designing ICTs for Users with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Usability Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(14), pages 1-21, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:14:p:5153-:d:385734
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    1. Ana Fonseca & Jorge Osma, 2021. "Using Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for Mental Health Prevention and Treatment," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(2), pages 1-5, January.
    2. Maria Quintana & Peter Anderberg & Johan Sanmartin Berglund & Joakim Frögren & Neus Cano & Selim Cellek & Jufen Zhang & Maite Garolera, 2020. "Feasibility-Usability Study of a Tablet App Adapted Specifically for Persons with Cognitive Impairment—SMART4MD (Support Monitoring and Reminder Technology for Mild Dementia)," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(18), pages 1-21, September.
    3. Li-Hao Chen & Yi-Chien Liu, 2022. "Interface Design for Products for Users with Advanced Age and Cognitive Impairment," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(4), pages 1-14, February.
    4. Leslie María Contreras-Somoza & José Miguel Toribio-Guzmán & María Cruz Sánchez-Gómez & Eider Irazoki & María Victoria Martín-Cilleros & Sonia Verdugo-Castro & Esther Parra-Vidales & María Victoria Pe, 2022. "Perceptions of Older People with Cognitive Impairment, Caregivers, and Professionals about ehcoBUTLER (Tablet Health Care Platform): A Qualitative Focus Group Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(11), pages 1-23, June.
    5. Bérangère Naudé & Anne-Sophie Rigaud & Laila Kamali & Maribel Pino, 2023. "Barriers and Enablers for the Use of Digital Interactive Television in Nursing Home Settings: An Interview Case Study with Older Adults and Professionals," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(3), pages 1-22, January.

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