Design of the user interface for "Stappy", a sensor-feedback system to facilitate walking in people after stroke: a user-centred approach.

Conclusions: The study offers a structured methodology resulting in deliverables and key observations, which can be used to (re)design meaningful user interfaces for people after stroke. Additionally, the study provides a technique that may promote "empathy" through the creation of the character Stappy. The description may provide guidance for health care professionals, researchers or designers in future user interface design projects in which existing products are redesigned for people after stroke. Implications for rehabilitation The case study provides a structured methodology and seven deliverables that may contribute to the (re)design of interfaces of existing supportive technologies for stroke rehabilitation. For supportive technologies in stroke rehabilitation important aspects to consider are the provision or presence of "feedback" (sensor-feedback system), "readability and contrast of visual information", "understanding and remembering information", "physical limitations" and "empathy". Apart from functional requirements and an understandable user interface, i.e., good usability, our case study demonstrates that the inclusion of a (fictional) character like "Stappy" may lead to a more meaningful and enjoyable user experience. PMID: 31248294 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tags: Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol Source Type: research