Developing an App for Real-Time Daily Life Observations in a Nursing Home Setting: Qualitative User-Centered Co-Design Approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Assessing the daily lives of older adults, including their activities, social interactions, and well-being is essential, particularly in nursing homes, as it gains insights into their quality of life. Methods such as the Microsoft Excel-based Maastricht Electronic Daily Life Observation (MEDLO) tool are time-consuming and require extensive manual input, making them difficult to use.

Objective

This study aimed to develop an app-based version of the MEDLO using a user-centered design (UCD) and co-design approach to enhance efficiency and usability. We looked to actively involve researchers and care professionals who have used the MEDLO before, throughout the development process.

Methods

Participants included a diverse group of researchers and care professiona

SUBMITTER: Hacking C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11884308 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature