Passive sensor technology interface to assess elder activity in independent living.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The effectiveness of clinical information systems to improve nursing and patient outcomes depends on human factors, including system usability, organizational workflow, and user satisfaction.

Objective

The aim of this study was to examine to what extent residents, family members, and clinicians find a sensor data interface used to monitor elder activity levels usable and useful in an independent living setting.

Methods

Three independent expert reviewers conducted an initial heuristic evaluation. Subsequently, 20 end users (5 residents, 5 family members, 5 registered nurses, and 5 physicians) participated in the evaluation. During the evaluation, each participant was asked to complete three scenarios taken from three residents. Morae recorder software was us

SUBMITTER: Alexander GL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3272505 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Sep-Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature