Journal of the Science of Design
Online ISSN : 2424-2217
ISSN-L : 2424-2217
SYSTEM DESIGN AND USABILITY OF HOMECARE SMARTWATCHES
Shu-Ping FENGShang-Chia CHIOUJen YENWen-Tsung HWANG
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2017 Volume 1 Issue 2 Pages 2_11-2_20

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Abstract
The aging of societies has become a topic of great concern for countries worldwide, partially because an aging population creates problems of increased health care, welfare, and caregiving costs. Our study begins with users' need of in-home care, along with content analysis and card sorting. The results were used to develop a smartwatch system for home care and review its application framework. Then, based on the results, the study embarked on the design of the system. Finally, the researchers attempt to know about the usability of the system and users' satisfaction about it through the usability assessment and the analysis of users' experience. According to the users' experience of the smartwatch system, the device effectively improved people's interactions with older adults and provided timely access to health and safety information. We believe that this system can help older adults and their caregivers and families realize the goal of active aging in-home care.
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© 2017 2017 Japanese Society for the Science of Design
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