Assessing the usability of Accessercise to increase physical activity in adults with physical disabilities: A qualitative think-aloud study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mobile health (mHealth) applications (apps) offer a convenient way to increase physical activity to people with disabilities. While several mHealth apps have been developed for this population, there is limited evidence assessing app usability and how this might impact physical activity.

Objective

To investigate the usability of a novel mHealth app, Accessercise, that aims to increase physical activity in people with physical disabilities.

Methods

Twelve adults with different physical disabilities participated in a face-to-face think-aloud interview. Interviews were analysed using deductive content analysis based on the User Version of the Mobile Application Rating Scale (uMARS).

Findings

Data mapped onto 12 uMARS domains; most participants expressed

SUBMITTER: Haley JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11960980 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature