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The usability of a video feedback-based walking aid skills training program: a multi-method study.

Maureen M O'Brien¹, Krista L Best^2,3, Cheryl M Barnabe^1,4,5

¹Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada.

Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology

|June 5, 2026

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A new mobile app effectively teaches walking aid skills, scoring high on usability. Users found the interactive video application easy to use and beneficial for learning and maintaining skills.

Area of Science:

Rehabilitation technology
Digital health interventions
Mobility aids training

Background:

Effective training in walking aid skills is crucial for users with mobility impairments.
Existing training methods may have limitations in accessibility and engagement.
Mobile applications offer a novel approach to supplement traditional rehabilitation education.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the usability of an interactive video-based mobile application for teaching walking aid skills.
To assess user perceptions of ease of use and usefulness for individuals with diverse needs and experiences with walking aids.

Main Methods:

A multi-method study involving a novel interactive video-based mobile application.
Participants used the app twice over two weeks.

Keywords:

User-centered design canes crutch mHealth telerehabilitation walkers

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Usability assessed via System Usability Scale (SUS) and thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews.

Main Results:

Twelve participants (mean age 54.2 years) completed the study.
The mean SUS score was 88.3, indicating high usability (96th-100th percentile).
Key themes included experiences with training, perceived ease of use, usefulness, and app usage motivations.

Conclusions:

The interactive mobile application demonstrated high usability among walking aid users.
The app is perceived as an easy-to-use and useful tool for learning and maintaining walking aid skills.
User feedback suggested enhancements, such as incorporating an audio component.