A Comprehensive Framework of Usability Issues Related to the Wearable Devices

Khakurel, Jayden; Porras, Jari; Melkas, Helinä; Fu, Bo

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-41368-2_2

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“…Assessing and measuring the usability of robots and smart wearables are crucial steps in understanding how well these technologies meet user needs and expectations. 6 , 7 To accomplish this, researchers and practitioners rely on questionnaires specifically designed to evaluate the usability of these devices. 6 These questionnaires serve as valuable tools for gathering user feedback, identifying areas for improvement, and enhancing the overall user experience.…”

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“… 11 Meyer et al, 6 highlighted the scarcity of dedicated studies evaluating the usability of robots and wearables, emphasizing the lack of clear evaluation tools and guidelines, despite the consensus on the importance of usability in user-centered design. Khakurel et al, 7 noted that due to the relatively recent emergence of wearable devices as a field of study, there is a scarcity of research examining usability and usability evaluation tools and its correlation with various types of wearable technology. Conducting various studies to introduce usability evaluation tools, evaluation methods, standards, and metrics can be very helpful in this field.…”

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The most used questionnaires for evaluating the usability of robots and smart wearables: A scoping review

Moulaei,

Bahaadinbeigy

2024

DIGITAL HEALTH

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Background As the field of robotics and smart wearables continues to advance rapidly, the evaluation of their usability becomes paramount. Researchers may encounter difficulty in finding a suitable questionnaire for evaluating the usability of robotics and smart wearables. Therefore, the aim of this study is to identify the most commonly utilized questionnaires for assessing the usability of robots and smart wearables. Methods A comprehensive search of databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus, was conducted for this scoping review. Two authors performed the selection of articles and data extraction using a 10-field data extraction form. In cases of disagreements, a third author was consulted to reach a consensus. The inclusions were English-language original research articles that utilized validated questionnaires to assess the usability of healthcare robots and smart wearables. The exclusions comprised review articles, non-English publications, studies not focused on usability, those assessing clinical outcomes, articles lacking questionnaire details, and those using non-validated or researcher-made questionnaires. Descriptive statistics methods (frequency and percentage), were employed to analyze the data. Results A total of 314 articles were obtained, and after eliminating irrelevant and duplicate articles, a final selection of 50 articles was included in this review. A total of 17 questionnaires were identified to evaluate the usability of robots and smart wearables, with 10 questionnaires specifically for wearables and 7 questionnaires for robots. The System Usability Scale (50%) and Post-Study System Usability Questionnaire (19.44%) were the predominant questionnaires utilized to assess the usability of smart wearables. Moreover, the most commonly used questionnaires for evaluating the usability of robots were the System Usability Scale (56.66%), User Experience Questionnaire (16.66%), and Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology (10%). Conclusion Commonly employed questionnaires serve as valuable tools in assessing the usability of robots and smart wearables, aiding in the refinement and optimization of these technologies for enhanced user experiences. By incorporating user feedback and insights, designers can strive towards creating more intuitive and effective robotic and wearable solutions.

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