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Article
Abstract
Background: Mobile health systems have been shown to be useful in supporting self-management by promoting adherence to schedules and longitudinal health interventions, especially in people with disabilities. The Interactive Mobile Health and Rehabilitation (iMHere) system was developed to empower people with disabilities and those with chronic conditions with supports needed for self-management and independent living. Since the first iteration of the iMHere 1.0 app, several studies have evaluated the accessibility and usability of the system. Potential opportunities to improve and simplify the user interface were identified, and the iMHere modules were redesigned accordingly.
Objective:In this study, we aim to evaluate the usability of the redesigned modules within the iMHere 1.0 app.
Methods:We evaluated the original and redesigned iMHere modules—MyMeds and SkinCare. The Purdue Pegboard Test was administered to assess the participants’ dexterity levels. Participants were then asked to perform a set of tasks using both the original and redesigned MyMeds and SkinCare modules to assess their efficiency and effectiveness. Usability was measured using the Telehealth Usability Questionnaire to evaluate 10 new accessibility features that were added to the redesigned app. Participants were also asked which version they preferred.
Results:In total, 24 participants with disabilities and varying degrees of dexterity impairments completed the entire study protocol. Participants displayed improved efficiency and effectiveness when using the redesigned modules compared with the original modules. The participants also reported improved usability and preferred the redesigned modules.
Conclusions:This study demonstrated that the iMHere system became more efficient, effective, and usable for individuals with dexterity impairments after redesigning it according to user-centered principles.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.2196/23794
Repository Citation
Chowdhary, Kuntal; Xie Yu, Daihua; Pramana, Gede; Mesoros, Matthew; Fairman, Andrea; Dicianno, Brad Edward; and Parmanto, Bambang, "User-Centered Design to Enhance mHealth Systems for Individuals With Dexterity Impairments: Accessibility and Usability Study" (2022). Occupational Therapy Department Faculty Publications and Research. 3.
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Chowdhary K, Yu D, Pramana G, Mesoros M, Fairman A, Dicianno B, Parmanto B User-Centered Design to Enhance mHealth Systems for Individuals With Dexterity Impairments: Accessibility and Usability Study JMIR Hum Factors 2022;9(1):e23794 URL: https://humanfactors.jmir.org/2022/1/e23794 DOI: 10.2196/23794