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

Martina Pigliautile, Theresa König, Christopher Clemens Mayer, Matteo Colombo, Giulia Guazzarini, Markus Müllner-Rieder, Oscar Águila, Christophoros Christophorou, Argyris Constantinides, Rosario Curia, Maria Stillo, Jon Arambarri, Christian Schüler, Elisabeth Stögmann, Patrizia Mecocci

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    Abstract

    Purpose: 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. Materials and methods: 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. Results: 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. Conclusions: 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.Implication for rehabilitationThe 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.
    OriginalspracheEnglisch
    Seiten (von - bis)1-10
    Seitenumfang10
    FachzeitschriftDisability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology
    Volume18
    Issue8
    Frühes Online-Datum21 Jan. 2022
    DOIs
    PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 17 Nov. 2023

    Research Field

    • Medical Signal Analysis

    Schlagwörter

    • Memento; assistive technology; dementia; everyday activities; memory problems

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