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Title:
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PERFORMING USABILITY TESTING WITH OLDER ADULTS SUFFERING FROM ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE: EXAMPLE OF A SOFTWARE APPLICATION FOR COGNITIVE TRAINING |
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Author(s):
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Maribel Pino |
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ISBN:
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978-972-8924-97-3 |
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Editors:
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Hans Weghorn and Pedro Isaías |
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Year:
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2009 |
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Edition:
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V II, 2 |
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Keywords:
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Software application, usability testing, elderly, Alzheimers disease, cognitive training |
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Type:
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Reflection Paper |
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First Page:
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303 |
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Last Page:
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307 |
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Language:
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English |
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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Over the past years, several software applications have been used to provide cognitive training (CT) to people suffering
from Alzheimers disease (AD) and related disorders, and to help them maintain their cognitive skills, self-esteem and
autonomy as long as possible. However, there is limited literature on usability testing concerning such software and its
end-users. This paper describes work in progress of usability testing of a prototype software application for CT conceived
for persons with mild-to-moderate AD. Six AD patients aged between 78- 87, were recruited to participate in four test
sessions. The results which highlight the usability problems related to cognitive impairment, allowed a better
understanding of the users skills, and contributed to improve the software ergonomics. Finally, some considerations
concerning usability testing with elderly with cognitive impairment are discussed. |
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