A Mobile App to Promote Adapted Exercise and Social Networking for People With Physical Disabilities: Usability Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

People with physical disabilities (PWD) experience several unique challenges that prevent them from participating in onsite exercise programs. Although mobile apps can provide a ubiquitous channel for delivering convenient exercise services within the community, no exercise apps have been designed for people with disabilities who experience certain functional limitations.

Objective

The aim of this study was to examine the usability of a mobile exercise app in PWD.

Methods

A sequential explanatory mixed-method design was used to holistically test usability in 4 core areas: effectiveness (ie, ease of use), efficiency (ie, operation speed), perceived satisfaction, and usefulness. Participants completed 7 face-to-face usability tasks and 1 structured interview.

SUBMITTER: Lai B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6444218 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature