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Cross-Cultural Adaptation of a Decision Support System for AT Selection
C Auger1, W B Mortenson2, V Chenel1
1School of Rehabilitation, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|September 7, 2017
Summary
Older adults can use decision support systems to choose assistive technologies. This study adapted a UK system for Canadian users, addressing cultural and literacy challenges.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Assistive technology selection is complex for older adults.
- Decision support systems (DSS) can aid technology selection.
- Cross-cultural adaptation of DSS is needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To adapt a UK-developed DSS for assistive technology selection for Canadian older adults.
- To explore cultural and literacy challenges in DSS adaptation.
- To propose a framework for addressing these challenges.
Main Methods:
- Case study methodology.
- Cross-cultural adaptation process.
- Qualitative analysis of challenges and solutions.
Main Results:
- Identified specific cultural and literacy barriers in the Canadian context.
- Developed strategies to address identified barriers.
- Validated the adapted DSS framework.
Conclusions:
- Successful cross-cultural adaptation of DSS is feasible.
- A conceptual framework can guide adaptation by addressing cultural and literacy factors.
- This work supports improved assistive technology access for diverse older adult populations.