Design and Usability of a Digitalized Compensatory Goal Management Training for Individuals with Brain Injury: A...

Area of Science:

• Neuropsychological rehabilitation
• Digital health interventions
• Acquired brain injury

Background:

• Compensatory strategy training shows promise for transferring rehabilitation effects to daily life.
• Current computerized programs for acquired brain injury often prioritize function training over strategy generalization.
• Executive function deficits are common after brain injury, impacting daily functioning.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the design process of Karman Line Plan, a digitalized compensatory Goal Management Training intervention.
• To evaluate the usability and acceptance of Karman Line Plan among individuals with brain injury and executive function challenges.
• To assess the perceived value and user-friendliness of the digital intervention for patients and therapists.

Main Methods:

• A user-centered design approach was employed across three standardized phases.
• Development involved creating a digital environment (Plan Game) and a mobile application (Plan Tool).
• Usability and acceptance were evaluated through user feedback from patients and therapists.

Main Results:

• Karman Line Plan was developed as a digitalized version of evidence-based Goal Management Training.
• The program consists of an interactive digital environment and a mobile support tool.
• Both patients and therapists perceived Karman Line Plan as user-friendly and valuable.

Conclusions:

• Involving end-users early in the design process is crucial for meeting user needs.
• Karman Line Plan demonstrates potential as an effective digital tool for neuropsychological rehabilitation.
• The findings support the integration of compensatory strategy training into digital interventions for acquired brain injury.