Design and development of a mobile app to support the care of the elderly

Rodríguez-Dueñas, William R.; Aguía-Rojas, Karen; Valencia-Daza, Valeria

doi:10.1109/ci-ibbi54220.2021.9626120

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“…For senior individuals, mobile applications are highly effective in improving medication adherence. These apps send reminders and alerts about the correct time to take medications, which is especially helpful for older people who have to manage multiple chronic conditions and take medications on a daily basis [10].…”

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IoT and smartphone app for elderly pill management

Souza Junior,

Panisson,

Ourique

et al. 2023

Anais Estendidos Do XIII Simpósio Brasileiro De Engenharia De Sistemas Computacionais (SBESC Estendido 2023)

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Technological advancements have greatly improved the quality of life and increased longevity. Meanwhile, the increase in the elderly population for the next years generates some concerns about the quality of life and independence of these people; A prototype for a pill monitoring system has been proposed as part of this project, which aims to contribute to this progress by developing and implementing an Internet of Things (IoT) device for pill management. The prototype allows users to input medication information, set alarms, and monitor doses. The user interface was designed to focus on intuitive and accessible interaction, considering users with low levels of mobile technology proficiency. Additionally, the application generates graphs of patient medication usage to assist healthcare professionals. To control and monitor the medication compartments, the prototype was implemented using the ESP32 microcontroller and Bluetooth or Wi-Fi communication. Regardless of the preliminary stages of development, the functional prototype has great potential to become a valuable tool for the elderly.

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“…Among caregivers who used a mobile app to monitor the health of their aged patients, reports indicate that they felt more confident in their role and had a reduced workload. This technology can be a valuable tool in ensuring accurate medication and proper care for the senior [10].…”

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IoT and smartphone app for elderly pill management

Souza Junior,

Panisson,

Ourique

et al. 2023

Anais Estendidos Do XIII Simpósio Brasileiro De Engenharia De Sistemas Computacionais (SBESC Estendido 2023)

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User Experience of Older Adults with an Age-Friendly Transportation Planning E-Tool: A Scoping Review. (Preprint)

Bahrampoor Givi,

Gagnon-Roy,

Pigot

et al. 2024

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BACKGROUND Aging is associated with various challenges, especially concerning mobility. Transportation planning e-tools are currently available to provide older adults with real-time travel information and help them choose trip options. However, many older adults find them challenging to use, as they are not tailored to their specific needs, such as lack of accessibility to the different means of transportation. It is necessary to identify knowledge gaps about design, based on older adults’ experience using transportation planning e-tools. OBJECTIVE This study aims to identify knowledge gaps regarding the user experience design and its evaluation for older adults in using transportation planning e-tools. METHODS A scoping review of the scientific literature was conducted, based on Arksey and O’Malley’s guidelines. The search covers sources published in English from January 2002 to October 2022 through seven (7) scientific databases, including Medline, Ageline, Cinahl, Scopus, ProQuest, IEEE Explore, and TRID, and was updated in October 2023. Data selection and extraction were performed by the first author and were co-validated by two co-authors. The identified sources were analyzed, based on source characteristics (authors, year of publication, title of the article, source of article, country, and context of the studies), the purpose of the studies (objectives and study orientation), as well as the mapping of the methodology and evaluation of user experience (design approach, setting, type of data collection and analysis, type of usability evaluation and sample size). Both descriptive-analytical methods and thematic analysis were used to analyze the categorized data. RESULTS Overall, 1,905 sources were identified through databases, and 40 sources were selected for full-text analysis. Data analysis revealed in recent years that there has been significant growth in e-tools designed for older adults, but only 2 studies were related to the field of transportation. Twelve (12) studies aimed to evaluate user experience, and 22 studies focused on a User-Centered Design approach. Most of these studies (31) were carried out in a laboratory setting, using summative usability evaluation (user-based testing). The System Usability Scale (SUS) was the most prevalent tool (15 studies) to measure user efficiency and satisfaction. However, no studies have been found that specifically aim to improve the mobility experience of older adults using an age-friendly transportation planning e-tool in a real-life context. CONCLUSIONS There is a lack of studies assessing older adults’ experience when using transportation planning e-tools in real-life situations. To bridge this gap, a Participatory Approach is necessary to better consider the needs of older adults in a real-life context and create age-friendly design guidelines for the development of transportation planning e-tools. This will not only enhance their user experience in trip planning, but also promote their social engagement, by improving their mobility.

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Design and development of a mobile app to support the care of the elderly

Cited by 2 publications

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IoT and smartphone app for elderly pill management

IoT and smartphone app for elderly pill management

User Experience of Older Adults with an Age-Friendly Transportation Planning E-Tool: A Scoping Review. (Preprint)

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