Affiliation:
1. Information Systems Department, University of Haifa, Mt. Carmel, Haifa 3498838, Israel
2. The Helmsley Pediatric & Adolescent Rehabilitation Research Center, ALYN Hospital, Jerusalem 9109002, Israel
Abstract
Physical activity is extremely important at an older age and has major benefits. There is a range of applications that help maintain physical activity. However, their adoption among older adults is still limited. The purpose of the study is to explore the key aspects of the design of mobile applications that support walking for older adults. We conducted a field study with older adults, aged 69–79 years, using a technology probe (a mobile application developed as an early prototype) with the purpose of eliciting requirements for mobile health applications. We interviewed the participants during and after the study period, asking them about their motivation for walking, usage of the application, and overall preferences when using such technologies. The findings suggest that mobile applications that support walking should address a range of walking variables, support a long-term learning process, and enable the user to take control and responsibility for the walk. In addition, we provide design guidelines concerning the motivation for walking and the data visualization that would make technology adoption easier. The findings from this study can be used to inform the design of more usable products for older users.
Subject
Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis,Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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