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Review
. 2014 Jun 4;4(2):245-81.
doi: 10.3390/jpm4020245.

Human centred design considerations for connected health devices for the older adult

Richard P Harte  1 , Liam G Glynn  2 , Barry J Broderick  3 , Alejandro Rodriguez-Molinero  4 , Paul M A Baker  5 , Bernadette McGuiness  6 , Leonard O'Sullivan  7 , Marta Diaz  8 , Leo R Quinlan  9 , Gearóid ÓLaighin  10
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Review

Human centred design considerations for connected health devices for the older adult

Richard P Harte et al. J Pers Med. .

Abstract

Connected health devices are generally designed for unsupervised use, by non-healthcare professionals, facilitating independent control of the individuals own healthcare. Older adults are major users of such devices and are a population significantly increasing in size. This group presents challenges due to the wide spectrum of capabilities and attitudes towards technology. The fit between capabilities of the user and demands of the device can be optimised in a process called Human Centred Design. Here we review examples of some connected health devices chosen by random selection, assess older adult known capabilities and attitudes and finally make analytical recommendations for design approaches and design specifications.

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Percentage of people over the age of 60 years as percentage of total population by country.
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The general framework of human machine interaction can be applied to connected health devices such as a blood glucose metre.
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User capabilities versus device demands.
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Figure 4
Senior Technology Acceptance Model (STAM).
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The Human Centred Design Process. The cyclical nature of the process allows for several iterations to take place before a final solution is produced.
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Figure 6
Design Methodology for enhanced Usability.
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