Obtaining experiential data on assistive technology device abandonment

  • Helen Petrie
  • , Stefan Carmien*
  • , Andrew Lewis
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

There have been few studies of abandonment of Assistive Technology, typically based on surveys and best practices expertise. This paper describes the application of classic experience sampling techniques to gather timely information about mobility aiding assistive technology in day-to-day use especially with respect to causes of abandonment. The paper describes the technical understructure of the system, which uses smartphones to gather, and web services to store, data. Also described is the setup and branching of the question set presented on the smartphone. Beyond details of use of the assistive technology, the system collects a verified scale of responses to determine the emotional affect of the participant. Sampling is taken several times during the day by actively pushing a set of questions that are tailored to the users technology and responses. There is also provision for the participant to push the information to the system when desired.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationUniversal Access in Human-Computer Interaction
Subtitle of host publicationDesign and Development Approaches and Methods - 11th International Conference, UAHCI 2017 Held as Part of HCI International 2017, Proceedings
EditorsMargherita Antona, Constantine Stephanidis
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages217-226
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)9783319587059
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017
Externally publishedYes
Event11th International Conference on Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction, UAHCI 2017, held as part of the 19th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI 2017 - Vancouver, Canada
Duration: 9 Jul 201714 Jul 2017

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Volume10277 LNCS
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

Conference11th International Conference on Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction, UAHCI 2017, held as part of the 19th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI 2017
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityVancouver
Period9/07/1714/07/17

Keywords

  • Abandonment
  • Assistive technology
  • Experience sampling
  • Mobility aids

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