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Evaluation of a Medication Robot Through Participatory Design Methods - A Case Study in Denmark
Malene Møhring Thomsen1, Sidsel Hardt1, Stine Falgren Jensen1
1Health Informatic and Technology, Maersk McKinney Moeller institute, University of Southern Denmark.
Medication robots in elder care need design improvements for greater independence. Participatory design revealed issues with size, alarm volume, and portability, highlighting areas for enhancement in assistive technology for aging populations.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Assistive Technology
Background:
- Increasing life expectancy in Denmark strains home care resources.
- Growing need for technological solutions to support elderly independence at home.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore modifications for a medication robot to enhance elder independence.
- To gain end-user insights for improving assistive technology design.
Main Methods:
- Utilized participatory design methods.
- Gathered end-user feedback on an existing medication robot.
Main Results:
- Identified medication robot design flaws: bulky, low alarm volume, excessive size.
- Highlighted a lack of transportability as a key user concern.
Conclusions:
- Current medication robot design requires significant modification for practical elder home use.
- User-centered design is crucial for developing effective assistive technologies for aging in place.
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