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Area of Science:

  • Digital Health
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Rehabilitation Technology

Background:

  • Individuals with cognitive impairments often require support for daily living activities.
  • Effective organizational tools are crucial for managing daily tasks and enhancing independence.
  • Professionals in community services need reliable digital solutions to aid their clients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the usability of RemindMe, an interactive web-based mobile reminder calendar.
  • To assess the tool's utility from the perspective of community service professionals.
  • To understand how RemindMe supports individuals with cognitive impairments in everyday life.

Main Methods:

  • Usability evaluation by eleven community service professionals.
  • Data collection through semi-structured interviews.
  • Inductive qualitative analysis of interview data.

Main Results:

  • Professionals perceived RemindMe as useful, easy to use, and intuitive.
  • A need for web-based reminder calendars with active acknowledgement was identified.
  • RemindMe's feedback system supported professionals in discussions and follow-up for individuals with cognitive impairments.

Conclusions:

  • RemindMe shows potential utility for professionals supporting individuals with cognitive impairments.
  • Further research is recommended to assess the user experience from the perspective of individuals with cognitive impairments.