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ArticleJMIR human factors2022

User-Centered Design to Enhance mHealth Systems for Individuals With Dexterity Impairments: Accessibility and Usability Study.

Kuntal Chowdhary, Daihua Xie Yu, Gede Pramana, Matthew Mesoros, Andrea Fairman, Brad Edward Dicianno, Bambang Parmanto

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Article in JMIR human factors, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Kuntal ChowdharyDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3676-0565
Daihua Xie YuDepartment of Health Information Management, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3045-9918
Gede PramanaDepartment of Health Information Management, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8760-2650
Matthew MesorosHuman Engineering Research Laboratories, Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4448-1304
Andrea FairmanOccupational Therapy Doctorate Program, Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6777-5391
Brad Edward DiciannoDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0738-0192
Bambang ParmantoDepartment of Health Information Management, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4907-8402
University of Pittsburgh · USProvidence College · USVA Pittsburgh Healthcare System · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMobile 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.

objectiveIn this study, we aim to evaluate the usability of the redesigned modules within the iMHere 1.0 app.

methodsWe 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.

resultsIn 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.

conclusionsThis 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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accessibilityadaptive mHealthcellular phonechronic diseasedexterity impairmentsmobile appsmobile phonepersons with disabilityrehabilitationself-carespina bifidaspinal cord injurytelemedicine

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PMID35200144
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