ArticleJMIR mHealth and uHealth2019
An mHealth App for Users with Dexterity Impairments: Accessibility Study.
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- Mobile Health to Support Community-Integration of Individuals With Disabilities Using iMHere 2.0: Focus Group Study.JMIR human factors · 2022Article
- User-Centered Design to Enhance mHealth Systems for Individuals With Dexterity Impairments: Accessibility and Usability Study.JMIR human factors · 2022Article
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- A systematic review of user-based usability testing practices in self-care mHealth apps.Digital healthReview
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Abstract
backgroundA mobile health (mHealth) system called iMHere (interactive mobile health and rehabilitation) was developed to support individuals with chronic conditions and disability in their self-management regimens. The initial design of iMHere, however, lacked sufficient accessibility for users with a myriad of dexterity impairments. The accessibility of self-management apps is essential in ensuring usability.
objectiveThis study aims to increase the usability of the iMHere system for users with dexterity impairments by increasing the app's accessibility.
methodsWe targeted the accessibility redesign by focusing on the physical presentation and the navigability of the iMHere apps. Six participants presenting with dexterity impairments were included in the usability study of the original and redesigned apps.
resultsWe observed a lower number of touches needed to complete tasks (P=.09) and time to complete individual tasks (P=.06) with the redesigned app than with the original app; a significantly lower time for users to complete all tasks (P=.006); and a significantly lower error rate (P=.01) with the redesigned app than with the original app. In fact, no errors occurred with use of the redesigned app. Participant-reported overall average usability of the redesigned app (P=.007) and usability of individual modules (P<.001) were significantly higher than that of the original app due mostly to better ease of use and learnability, interface quality, and reliability.
conclusionsImproved usability was achieved using a redesigned app. This study offers insight into the importance of personalization in enhancing the accessibility and also identifies strategies for improving usability in app development.
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