Usability evaluation of mHealth apps for elderly individuals: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Usability is a key factor affecting the acceptance of mobile health applications (mHealth apps) for elderly individuals, but traditional usability evaluation methods may not be suitable for use in this population because of aging barriers. The objectives of this study were to identify, explore, and summarize the current state of the literature on the usability evaluation of mHealth apps for older adults and to incorporate these methods into the appropriate evaluation stage.

Methods

Electronic searches were conducted in 10 databases. Inclusion criteria were articles focused on the usability evaluation of mHealth apps designed for older adults. The included studies were classified according to the mHealth app usability evaluation framework, and the suitability of ev

SUBMITTER: Wang Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9717549 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature