[Accesibility and usability of computer-based cognitive stimulation: Telecognitio]

Area of Science:

• Geriatric Technology
• Cognitive Intervention
• Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

• Limited computer-based cognitive interventions exist for the elderly despite technological advancements.
• Assessing the adaptability of existing psycho-stimulation applications for geriatric use is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

• Evaluate the usability of two cognitive intervention applications for the elderly.
• Define minimum requirements for geriatric-friendly cognitive applications.
• Introduce the Telecognitio application and its features.

Main Methods:

• Pilot testing of two cognitive intervention tools with elderly participants.
• Data collection via a specifically designed questionnaire.
• Descriptive analysis of results and correlation with cognitive status.

Main Results:

• Elderly users, particularly those with cognitive impairment, faced challenges with instruction clarity and response time.
• Touchscreen use resulted in accuracy and timing errors, though it was perceived as more intuitive than a mouse.

Conclusions:

• Computer-based cognitive applications are expected to gain widespread use among the elderly.
• Future applications must prioritize universal accessibility and usability for geriatric populations.