Testing the Usability of a Portable DVD Player and Tailored Photo Instructions with Older Adult Veterans

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      Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      10
    • Sponsoring Agency:
      US Department of Veterans Affairs, Rehabilitation Research and Development Service (RR&D)
    • Contract Number:
      IK2RX001478
    • Accession Number:
      10.1080/03601277.2017.1395986
    • ISSN:
      0360-1277
    • Abstract:
      DVD-delivered behavioral skills training may help disseminate efficacious treatments to older adults independent of internet access. The present study examined the usability of a portable DVD player alongside iterative revisions of accompanying instructions to be used by older adults in a DVD-delivered behavioral skills treatment study. The sample comprised 20 older adults with a mean age of 69.5 years (SD = 7.3). Behavior observations revealed that three of five steps to play the DVD were completed by more than 90% of participants. Quantitative ratings revealed that 75% could play the DVD easily. Qualitative content analysis further elucidated the usability of the player and the clarity of the instructions. Findings suggest user-centered design of instructional support in DVD-delivered treatments for older adults may be critical to minimizing user error and frustration and increase user experience.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Number of References:
      26
    • Publication Date:
      2017
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1162145