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User-centered design of smartwatches is feasible for people with dementia, yielding valuable feedback for assistive technology development. This approach helps prioritize future features for enhanced usability and function.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Assistive Technology

Background:

  • Assistive technologies can support daily activities for individuals with dementia.
  • A gap exists between the potential and actual use of these technologies.
  • Involving end-users in development is crucial, but its impact on people with dementia requires clarification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the feasibility of user-centered development for smartwatch interventions with people with dementia.
  • To evaluate the plausibility and helpfulness of user feedback for technological improvements.

Main Methods:

  • Examined smartwatch interactions with individuals with dementia or mild cognitive impairment.
  • Participants completed tasks (drinking water, cognitive task) with remote prompts.
  • User feedback on usability, design, and usefulness was collected via questionnaires and qualitative analysis.

Main Results:

  • High ratings for usability (mean 78/100) and usefulness (mean 9/12).
  • Smartwatch design was appealing to most participants (76%).
  • User feedback was generally plausible, with most participants aware of task performance.

Conclusions:

  • People with dementia can have positive experiences with smartwatches.
  • User feedback from this population is valuable for refining assistive technologies.
  • Collaborative development prioritizes functional and non-functional feature development.