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Abstract
The aim of this chapter is to demonstrate the importance of usability in
the development, adoption and effectiveness of assistive technologies (AT).Usability engineering as well as related approaches, including human factors, inclusive design and acceptability are explained. The importance of considering device usability is highlighted through examples of adverse events that have resulted from issues associated with medical device design. The chapter goes on to introduce key medical device regulatory frameworks and standards. These have been produced to guide developers of medical devices (including applicable assistive technology) to improve user acceptance, device usability and safety. Usability engineering methods are listed with examples given of how these have been applied in the development of assistive
technology devices within the Devices for Dignity portfolio of projects.
the development, adoption and effectiveness of assistive technologies (AT).Usability engineering as well as related approaches, including human factors, inclusive design and acceptability are explained. The importance of considering device usability is highlighted through examples of adverse events that have resulted from issues associated with medical device design. The chapter goes on to introduce key medical device regulatory frameworks and standards. These have been produced to guide developers of medical devices (including applicable assistive technology) to improve user acceptance, device usability and safety. Usability engineering methods are listed with examples given of how these have been applied in the development of assistive
technology devices within the Devices for Dignity portfolio of projects.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Design of Assistive Technology for Ageing Populations |
Editors | Andree Woodcock, Louise Moody, Deana McDonagh, Ajita Jain, Lakhmi Jain |
Place of Publication | Switzerland |
Publisher | Springer Nature |
Chapter | 6 |
Pages | 105-125 |
Number of pages | 21 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-3-030-26292-1 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-3-030-26291-4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2020 |
Publication series
Name | Intelligent Systems Reference Library |
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Volume | 167 |
ISSN (Print) | 1868-4394 |
ISSN (Electronic) | 1868-4408 |
Keywords
- Adoption
- Ageing
- Assistive technology
- Market failure
- Medical device
- Regulations and standards
- Safety
- Usability
- User acceptance
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Computer Science(all)
- Information Systems and Management
- Library and Information Sciences
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