The usability of two mobile health assistive technologies for wheelchair-related in-seat movement and pressure

Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering · 4 authors, 3 centres

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It found variability in usability scores and usage patterns, indicating no single solution fits all wheelchair users' needs and preferences.

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Usability was assessed via System Usability Survey scores, which showed a median of 60.0 for AW-Shift© and 76.3 for Sensoria® Mat. Participants used the systems for different purposes, such as checking pressure or weight shift quality. Limitations include the short study duration, a participant pool mostly using manual wheelchairs, and that the systems were not off-the-shelf ready. The findings suggest that optimizing design for specific user cohorts can improve the effectiveness of these technologies.

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PMC10648002

The usability of two mobile health assistive technologies for wheelchair-related in-seat movement and pressure

Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering

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Introduction This study aimed to understand the degree to which two different mobile health assistive technologies, AW-Shift© and Sensoria® Mat, addressed seven constructs for managing wheelchair-related in-seat movement and pressure. Methods After using each intervention system, participants answered questions regarding the general usability and usefulness of the systems. Results System Usability Survey scores ranged from 5 (Poor) to 97.5 (Excellent), with a median response of 60.0 (Okay) for AW-Shift© and 76.3 (Good) for Sensoria® Mat. Participants reported using AW-Shift© to check areas of high pressure on their cushion, the quality of their weight shifts, and their posture significantly more often than to check the condition of their cushion or to track their movement goals. Participants reported using Sensoria® Mat to check the quality and number of weight shifts, and their posture significantly more often than to check the condition of their cushion. Conclusions The findings of this study highlight that there is no one-size-fits-all solution and that different subpopulations of wheelchair users may have different needs and preferences. Optimizing the design for specific cohorts or constructs can result in an effective product that consistently provides meaningful and accurate information about behavior and performance.

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Kathleen Jordan, Tamara Vos-Draper, Melissa Morrow et al.. The usability of two mobile health assistive technologies for wheelchair-related in-seat movement and pressure. Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering. (2023). https://doi.org/10.1177/20556683231211808

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Kathleen Jordan, Tamara Vos-Draper, Melissa Morrow, Sharon Sonenblum

1Department of Mechanical Engineering, 115724Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA
2Program in Occupational Therapy, 5635University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
3Department of Nutrition, Metabolism & Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA