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Objective: A systematic review of 30 full-text articles was conducted on user acceptance of technologies that assist people who have functional difficulties (FD) with activities of daily living (ADLs) and mobility. Our objective was to better understand the adoption of mobility assistive products (mobAP) among people with FD. Methods: A literature search in EBSCO, PubMed, SCOPUS, and Web of Science yielded 423 articles. Ultimately, thirty articles met our inclusion criteria. Results: Four overarching themes were identified using a thematic analysis approach. The themes were Empowerment Through the Use of Mobility Assistive Products, Incorporating User-Centered Design, Understanding the Challenges Users Encounter, and Improvements to Research Design. These themes highlight trends across studies that indicate that mobility assistive products have the potential to improve the well-being of people with FD. Still, significant efforts need to be made to improve the training with these devices. Moreover, researchers, healthcare providers, and designers should carefully consider the environmental, social, and facilitating conditions that moderate acceptance of these products. Conclusion: This work advocates for more inclusive research design methodologies based on the limitations of the included studies. Ultimately, this review highlights the importance of understanding mobility assistive product acceptance among people with FD. By synthesizing the literature and identifying knowledge gaps, this review informs evidence-based decision-making for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and designers to develop user-centered healthcare assistive products, training, and assessments. IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION: This review provides insight into the factors contributing to accepting healthcare assistive products among people with functional difficulty. It identifies areas where additional research is needed to develop, train, and assess the use of healthcare-assistive products while advocating for more inclusive and statistically valid research design methodologies. Researchers and healthcare professionals can use the information in this review to inform the design, training, and assessment of healthcare assistive products to optimize the effectiveness of rehabilitation training and product design in such a way that it can improve the overall well-being of people with functional difficulty. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: The increasing ubiquity of mobile devices and their advanced capabilities have paved the way for innovative solutions in healthcare. This article introduces a novel M-Health framework designed to leverage mobile technologies for enhancing healthcare accessibility, efficiency, and patient outcomes. The framework integrates various components to create a cohesive ecosystem that addresses contemporary healthcare challenges. Method: This M-Health framework is built upon a foundation of robust methodologies, combining elements of User-Centered Design, Persuasive Technology, governance and system. The study employs a qualitative approach, involving specialists from several backgrounds, including medical personnel and individuals with technology-based understanding. The interview sessions have been conducted, during which the respondents are being presented with the proposed framework. Following the interview session, respondents will complete a questionnaire and provide feedback on the framework. Subsequently, the comments are assessed and essential modifications are implemented to the framework in accordance with the feedback received. Results: The positive findings underscore the potential impact of the framework on patient outcomes, healthcare accessibility, and overall system efficiency. The adaptability of the framework allows it to be tailored to diverse healthcare settings, making it a valuable tool for healthcare providers, policymakers, and patients alike. Conclusion: As technology continues to advance, the proposed M-Health framework serves as a foundation for future innovations in mobile health, paving the way for a more connected and responsive healthcare ecosystem. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

AbstractThe increasing availability of technology-mediated cognitive stimulation tools is evident in the contemporary landscape. However, the acceptance of these tools by older adults is not always satisfactory. One of the reasons is that some were not designed with the perspective of older adult users. In light of this, user-centered design assumes paramount importance in enhancing technology adherence. This paper aims to elucidate the redesign process of a cognitive stimulation web lab (LABPSI) from the perspective of user experience and based on user-centered design, intending to improve accessibility and appeal for older adults, the targeted end users. Objective and subjective measures were recorded both before and after the web lab redesign to assess changes in participant performance and acceptance. The study included both healthy and mild cognitive impairment participants. Both groups demonstrated improved performance following the lab redesign. These findings suggest that the redesign process, guided by a user-centered perspective, results in a technologically satisfactory product tailored for the intended end users, in this case, older adults. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the era of rapid digitalization, the economic sector, especially small and medium enterprises, is required to adapt to the development of digitalization. SDS YPMM Cooperative is one example of a small business that still relies on traditional systems in its business processes. To overcome this problem, a website-based User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) design was carried out to digitize the SDS YPMM cooperative business process. In the design, the User Centered Design method is used which focuses on user needs. This method is done by Specify the context of use, specify user and organizational requirements, produce design solutions, and evaluate design against user requirements. At the evaluation stage, the System Usability Scale (SUS) was used to measure the level of usability of the resulting design. The evaluation results obtained 179 respondents out of 533 population for the user interface showed a score of 84.97, which falls into the “acceptable” category and a rating of B or “Excellent”. Meanwhile, the admin interface received 5 respondents from 5 populations and scored 93, which falls into the “acceptable” category and an A or “Best Imaginable” rating. These findings indicate that the UI/UX design is highly accepted by both categories of users, thereby improving operational efficiency and shopping experience, which creates satisfaction with SDS YPMM cooperative services.

The design thinking process is a human-centered, iterative methodology that designers use to solve problems and often results in an innovative approach to problem solving. Using a User Centered Design approach by applying the design thinking process, the researchers sought to know: 1. What national challenges were priority for Nigerians and 2. What solutions were best to tackle the problem that had the highest votes. To understand the need assessment, a survey form was designed and disseminated. A total of 406 participated in the poll, with over 70% votes for agriculture as the problem that requires urgent attention in Nigeria. Further research revealed post-harvest loss as a predominant problem in Nigeria’s agricultural sector. Key stakeholders in the sectors including farmers and agricultural experts were interviewed to further empathize, understand and redefine the problem. The design thinking process helped to refine the problem statement and identify other problems as well as potential solutions. From the survey, it was clear the majority of Nigerians who participated felt that agriculture and post-harvest loss were high priority needs that required urgent attention. Applying design thinking to prioritize agriculture in Nigeria reveals its power to address complex socio-economic issues effectively. By deeply understanding stakeholders' needs, clearly defining the problem, and iteratively developing and refining solutions, design thinking ensures that interventions in agriculture are not only relevant and impactful but also sustainable and scalable. This approach aligns perfectly with the urgent need for agricultural development in Nigeria to mitigate economic instability and enhance food security.

Digital health interventions (DHIs) can facilitate positive health outcomes. User engagement (UE) plays an important role in DHI efficacy. Yet, DHIs vary in functionality, design and intended outcomes, underscoring the importance of incremental, user-centred design to understand engagement in specific settings. This study explores the relationship between user engagement and DHI implementation in three design iterations, or rounds, of a unique, multi-week asynchronous intervention that leverages online discussion and problem-solving therapy (PST). The intervention seeks to engage older adults to improve problem solving skills relating to the intervention focus, health aging (two rounds) and Lewy Body Dementias (LBD) caregiving (one round). The PST component drew upon personas, a common user-centered design method, in a novel way. Exit interviews were conducted at the end of each round to understand participants' experiences. Using thematic analysis, we identified factors that contributed to social engagement ('engaging with others') and learning engagement ('engaging with content') with the DHI. The findings demonstrate how iterative changes in the design and delivery of a DHI can contribute to user engagement, increasing the likelihood of knowledge acquisition and developing problem-solving skills as part of health self-management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The rapid growth of the e-commerce industry, driven by technological advancements and increased internet access, has intensified competition for attracting and retaining customers. In Indonesia, the shift from desktop computers to smartphones has made mobile commerce (m-commerce) increasingly dominant. PT Datascrip, a leading Indonesian company, launched Datascripmall, a B2C and B2B e-commerce marketplace, in August 2020. Despite initial success, a decline in mobile app users indicated a need for an improved user interface (UI) and user experience (UX). This research underscores the urgent need to redesign the Datascripmall mobile app's UI using the User-Centered Design (UCD) methodology, focusing on user needs and preferences. The study employed questionnaires to identify the need for clearer explanations and a more consistent interface. Adding smart features and shortcuts for experienced users was found to boost efficiency and satisfaction. Interviews with the Datascripmall manager confirmed the necessity of a UI/UX redesign to enhance mobile app user numbers. The UCD process involved understanding the context of use, specifying user requirements, designing solutions, and evaluating them against these requirements. The study highlights the benefits of a redesigned UI/UX, enhancing the user experience with greater intuitiveness and engagement. Both qualitative and quantitative data support recommendations for creating a user-friendly interface and increasing overall user engagement. The result of this redesign is a prototype framework developed using Figma, which encompasses page structure, features, and content, providing a comprehensive view of the Datascripmall application UI design. This redesign aims to enhance user satisfaction and increase user numbers, leading to a more comfortable and engaging shopping experience.

Pentingnya Bimbingan Konseling pada lingkungan perguruan tinggi sangat dibutuhkan dan tentunya berdampak bagi instansi terkait. Perguruan tinggi memiliki tanggung jawab untuk memfasilitasi dan menciptakan ruang aman bagi para mahasiswa dengan melakukan pencegahan dan penanganan masalah yang mungkin timbul. Dalam penelitian ini, salah satu universitas swasta di Bandung dipilih sebagai subjek studi kasus, yang menyoroti bahwa walaupun telah tersedia fasilitas Bimbingan Konseling, penggunaannya belum optimal karena kurangnya pemahaman mahasiswa mengenai fungsinya. Oleh karena itu, pendekatan user centered design digunakan untuk mengidentifikasi permasalahan pada antarmuka dari fasilitas Bimbingan Konseling tersebut melalui kuesioner. Proses ideation menghasilkan keputusan penelitian berupa perbaikan antarmuka dengan pembaruan visualisasi, layout, dan tipografi, serta penambahan fitur agar dapat berfungsi secara optimal. Selain itu, dilakukan studi komparasi dengan situs web lain yang memiliki fungsi serupa sebagai acuan dalam melakukan perbaikan pada antarmuka Bimbingan Konseling pada situs web milik universitas tersebut. Hasil penelitian ini menghasilkan beberapa alternatif prototype, dan terpilih satu desain yang dianggap ideal dalam proses desain dan penggunaannya. Selain itu, dilakukan evaluasi internal dan validasi oleh para pengguna untuk melihat pengaruhnya dan memberikan masukan bagi pihak pengembang dalam melakukan perbaikan antarmuka agar dapat berfungsi secara optimal.

The fusion of human-centric design and artificial intelligence capabilities has opened up new possibilities for next-generation autonomous vehicles that go beyond traditional transportation. These vehicles can dynamically interact with passengers and adapt to their preferences. This article proposes a novel framework that leverages large language models (LLMs) to enhance the decision-making process in autonomous vehicles. By utilizing LLMs’ contextual understanding abilities with specialized tools, we aim to integrate the language and reasoning capabilities of LLMs into autonomous vehicles. Our research includes experiments in HighwayEnv, a collection of environments for autonomous driving and tactical decision-making tasks, to explore LLMs’ interpretation, interaction, and reasoning in various scenarios. We also examine some well-defined real-time personalized driving tasks, demonstrating how LLMs can influence driving behaviors based on drivers’ verbal commands. Our empirical results highlight the substantial advantages of utilizing chain-of-thought prompting, leading to improved driving decisions and showing the potential for LLMs to enhance personalized driving experiences through ongoing verbal feedback. The proposed framework aims to transform autonomous vehicle operations, offering personalized support, transparent decision making, and continuous learning to enhance safety and effectiveness. We achieve user-centric, transparent, and adaptive autonomous driving ecosystems supported by the integration of LLMs into autonomous vehicles. Experiment videos are available at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgcRcf9w8BmLJi_fqTGq-7KCZsbpEIE4a&si=dhH9lgaeSmB5K94t. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Despite the explosive growth of the aging population worldwide, older adults have been largely overlooked by visualization research. This paper is a critical reflection on the underrepresentation of older adults in visualization research. We discuss why investigating visualization at the intersection of aging matters, why older adults may have been omitted from sample populations in visualization research, how aging may affect visualization use, and how this differs from traditional accessibility research. To encourage further discussion and novel scholarship in this area, we introduce GerontoVis, a term which encapsulates research and practice of data visualization design that primarily focuses on older adults. By introducing this new subfield of visualization research, we hope to shine a spotlight on this growing user population and stimulate innovation toward the development of aging‐aware visualization tools. We offer a birds‐eye view of the GerontoVis landscape, explore some of its unique challenges, and identify promising areas for future research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Brain-computer interface (BCI)-controlled wheelchairs have the potential to improve the independence of people with mobility impairments. The low uptake of BCI devices has been linked to a lack of knowledge among researchers of the needs of end-users that should influence BCI development. This study used semi-structured interviews to learn about the perceptions, needs, and expectations of spinal cord injury (SCI) patients with regards to a BCI-controlled wheelchair. Topics discussed in the interview include: paradigms, shared control, safety, robustness, channel selection, hardware, and experimental design. The interviews were recorded and then transcribed. Analysis was carried out using coding based on grounded theory principles. The majority of participants had a positive view of BCI-controlled wheelchair technology and were willing to use the technology. Core issues were raised regarding safety, cost and aesthetics. Interview discussions were linked to state-of-the-art BCI technology. The results challenge the current reliance of researchers on the motor-imagery paradigm by suggesting end-users expect highly intuitive paradigms. There also needs to be a stronger focus on obstacle avoidance and safety features in BCI wheelchairs. Finally, the development of control approaches that can be personalized for individual users may be instrumental for widespread adoption of these devices. This study, based on interviews with SCI patients, indicates that BCI-controlled wheelchairs are a promising assistive technology that would be well received by end-users. Recommendations for a more person-centered design of BCI controlled wheelchairs are made and clear avenues for future research are identified. Brain-computer interface (BCI)-controlled wheelchairs are a promising assistive technology. The majority of participants had positive views of these devices and showed a willingness to try out such a device. Concerns centered on safety, cost and aesthetics. Integrated obstacle avoidance was viewed positively by most of the participants, but some had a negative view, expressing concerns about its safety, or reduced autonomy. Customizable control options should thus be integrated to cater for the needs of different individuals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Antibiotic stewardship is continuously evolving to incorporate results from novel research, clinical findings, and specialist recommendations. Numerous dedicated information sources, including web-based solutions, are available to keep medical practitioners informed. However, the provided information is often extensive, requiring users to extract the relevant facts. This study aimed to deliver an information platform that provides references, links, and information in a straightforward and engaging manner. Implementing a high-fidelity prototype prioritized medical and patient-oriented functionalities, structured around questions and quizzes. Additionally, the platform offers access to professional references, such as official healthcare guidelines and scientific articles. The development process adhered to design principles and included user testing with established usability measures (SUS, Nielsen’s heuristics), resulting in satisfactory scores from IT experts and somewhat lower scores from users. Although designed to cater to a broader range of users, more work is needed to improve usability for the general public. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In recent years, technologies have evolved towards social, universal and collaborative uses involving multiple users. However, methods and models from user centered design are focused on single-user design and do not take into account the impact of other users on intentions and behaviors to use the technology. The objective of this article is to provide paths of reflection on how to integrate a multi-user centered approach to existing user centered design methods and models. Each phase of user-centered design has been rethought to implement this new framework. Guidelines for moving from user experience to Multi-User eXperience (MUX) are provided. In the same way, we recommend adding a multi-user variable in the technology acceptance models to become the Multi-user Acceptance Model (MAM). User research and user testing have also been rethought to a multi-user reach and a multi-user testing. All these considerations are discussed, and lead to a proposal of a future Multi-user Centered Design (MCD) approach, specifically adapted to manage multi-user digital technology development projects. Finally, it is therefore necessary and important to direct research in the fields (acceptance, user experience, user research and user testing) to assist designers with the development of new methods of product design more respectful of social, environmental and collaborative values. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: The research aim was to gather applicant expectations and perspectives with a user‐centered approach during a pilot application process for a new dental school. The goal was to inform future admissions practices at our institution and for programs broadly. Methods: The High Point University admission team developed an electronic application external to current centralized services that was launched from May to August 2022. Participants who completed the application were requested to complete an electronic survey of closed‐ and open‐ended questions about the factors influencing their application decisions, feedback about how to optimize the experience, and their overall satisfaction using a Net Promoter Score. Results: A total of 303 applicants (79% response rate) completed the survey about their application experience. The most influential reason for applying to the program was the optional Dental Admissions Test requirement (43%). Participants frequently referenced a need for a more human‐centered process focused on the candidate rather than their numerical values and that the process should be smooth, straight‐forward, short, easy, and simple. Participants requested that experiences should be weighed the most in the application process followed by letters of recommendation. Most applicants were "promoters" (68%) for the program with a Net Promoter Score of 62. Moreover, 32% and 45% rated the application process as the best or better application experience compared to other programs. Conclusion: Programs can benefit from collecting applicant's (i.e., users) opinions and feedback about their expectations and experiences to inform more user‐centered application processes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The five daily prayers are an obligation of worship for Muslims in the world. Prayers have a predetermined time schedule according to the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad SAW and have different schedules according to each region. As Muslims, it is obligatory to pray five times a day. However, there are a lot of start-up company which forgot about the employee need such as praying. One of them is called byPulsa Start-up company which wants anticipates delays in praying. Because of this reason, the Ceo at byPulsa need an application to remind the employee about praying. So, this company wants to improve the additional feature into its application and develop its application more less interaction and efficient. So, this research aims to develop the previous application into an application that can remind employees to pray. In this research, Kiss Principle Method and User Centered Design were used to this application to make it more efficient and usable for user. The results show that the user feels more satisfied with the application because it has prayer schedule feature based on user's position. The CSAT score from evaluation has score 80% which higher than previous application. This application can help and guide users in exploring their religion by following online studies and using features such as prayer beads, Islamic book recommendations, even Islamic podcasts. As well as the Kiss principle method used here, it functions to make it easier for users to interact with the application. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Digital mental health interventions (DMHIs) offer potential solutions for addressing mental health care gaps, but often suffer from low engagement. Text messaging is one promising medium for increasing access and sustaining user engagement with DMHIs. This paper examines the Small Steps SMS program, an 8-week, automated, adaptive text message-based intervention for depression and anxiety. We conducted an 8-week longitudinal usability test of the Small Steps SMS program, recruiting 20 participants who met criteria for major depressive disorder and/or generalized anxiety disorder. Participants used the automated intervention for 8 weeks and completed symptom severity and usability self-report surveys after 4 and 8 weeks of intervention use. Participants also completed individual interviews to provide feedback on the intervention. Participants responded to automated messages on 70 % of study days and with 85 % of participants sending responses to messages in the 8th week of use. Usability surpassed established cutoffs for software that is considered acceptable. Depression symptom severity decreased significantly over the usability test, but reductions in anxiety symptoms were not significant. Participants noted key areas for improvement including addressing message volume, aligning message scheduling to individuals' availability, and increasing the customizability of content. This study does not contain a control group. An 8-week automated interactive text messaging intervention, Small Steps SMS, demonstrates promise with regard to being a feasible, usable, and engaging method to deliver daily mental health support to individuals with symptoms of anxiety and depression. • Daily interactive SMS is acceptable for supporting affective self-management skills. • A personalized automated SMS intervention supports sustained engagement (8 weeks). • An SMS-based mental health intervention is associated with reductions in depression. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: People who survive a stroke in many cases require upper-limb rehabilitation (ULR), which plays a vital role in stroke recovery practices. However, rehabilitation services in the Global South are often not affordable or easily accessible. For example, in Bangladesh, the access to and use of rehabilitation services is limited and influenced by cultural factors and patients' everyday lives. In addition, while wearable devices have been used to enhance ULR exercises to support self-directed home-based rehabilitation, this has primarily been applied in developed regions and is not common in many Global South countries due to potential costs and limited access to technology. Objective: Our goal was to better understand physiotherapists', patients', and caregivers' experiences of rehabilitation in Bangladesh, existing rehabilitation practices, and how they differ from the rehabilitation approach in the United Kingdom. Understanding these differences and experiences would help to identify opportunities and requirements for developing affordable wearable devices that could support ULR in home settings. Methods: We conducted an exploratory study with 14 participants representing key stakeholder groups. We interviewed physiotherapists and patients in Bangladesh to understand their approaches, rehabilitation experiences and challenges, and technology use in this context. We also interviewed UK physiotherapists to explore the similarities and differences between the 2 countries and identify specific contextual and design requirements for low-cost wearables for ULR. Overall, we remotely interviewed 8 physiotherapists (4 in the United Kingdom, 4 in Bangladesh), 3 ULR patients in Bangladesh, and 3 caregivers in Bangladesh. Participants were recruited through formal communications and personal contacts. Each interview was conducted via videoconference, except for 2 interviews, and audio was recorded with consent. A total of 10 hours of discussions were transcribed. The results were analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: We identified several sociocultural factors that affect ULR and should be taken into account when developing technologies for the home: the important role of family, who may influence the treatment based on social and cultural perceptions; the impact of gender norms and their influence on attitudes toward rehabilitation and physiotherapists; and differences in approach to rehabilitation between the United Kingdom and Bangladesh, with Bangladeshi physiotherapists focusing on individual movements that are necessary to build strength in the affected parts and their British counterparts favoring a more holistic approach. We propose practical considerations and design recommendations for developing ULR devices for low-resource settings. Conclusions: Our work shows that while it is possible to build a low-cost wearable device, the difficulty lies in addressing sociotechnical challenges. When developing new health technologies, it is imperative to not only understand how well they could fit into patients', caregivers', and physiotherapists' everyday lives, but also how they may influence any potential tensions concerning culture, religion, and the characteristics of the local health care system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

User criticism on the Play Store revealed some flaws in the Kejar Mimpi App review. Observations were made on research that discussed the Kejar Mimpi Application, and it discovered that no prior research on User Experience and User Interface had been conducted. Interviews will be conducted to collect additional data, and the initial questionnaire will be distributed on May 6, 2022. Developers and designers use User-Centered Design (UCD) design methodologies to ensure that the product or system meets the users' needs. This study used the System Usability Scale (SUS) and User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ) methods or techniques to assess user interface and user experience. This research has produced as many as 24 design recommendations and a style guide. The final evaluation results measured using the SUS questionnaire increased the average value by 14,9% from a value of 67 (adjective rating Ok category, grade scale D, High Marginal category) to 77 (adjective rating Good, grade scale C, Acceptable category). The results of the UEQ also have gained an average increase in the ratio, where previously most were in below-average positions, now in good positions. Research on the user interfaces analysis and user experience of the Kejar Mimpi Application has the potential to be developed further. Therefore, the author has several suggestions that can be used for further research so that prototype part can be developed again to be more responsive and use different methods for evaluation of design results, such as Eye Tracking, Cognitive Walkthrough, and Heuristic Evaluation.

Advancements in technology have impacted how people gather and obtain new information. This phenomenon is especially apparent among younger generations where there has been an increase in the number of students who are visual learners. To continue to best serve these students, librarians need to begin to adapt library instructional material, such as research guides, to also present information using visual multimedia resources. While adapting research guides to increasingly visual learners, the opportunity exists to ensure that research guides follow a user centered design. In the process of updating these guides, librarians can also provide some assistance with web accessibility by meeting several criteria from the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1. This article highlights criteria from the Perceivable, Understandability, and Operable sections that can be met by non web designers. The foundation of this process is the development of a content strategy that guides the planning and adapting of research guides. This article presents some of the best practices that can be used to guide librarians as they proactively adapt their research guides to current learners learning styles, while still meeting web accessibility expectations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

While the term “safety vests” has been used to capture these products to reduce the potential for harm in jockeys under the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) umbrella, much of the research in this area has focused on factors typically echoing health, well-being, physiological and cognitive function, and performance of horse riders with very little work about examining how its design may reduce the severity of jockeys' injuries. Due to the recent advances in technology and wearable sensors, the author considered a qualitative study focusing on the analysis of a real-life example involving end and co-dependent users in the design development of jockeys' safety vests. This little article offers an overview of the most popular jockeys' injuries, why there is a need for better protection, and also describes how data were collected and present a summary of the key findings to encourage future research in this field, aiming to create a new prototype. High-impact sports may potentially create severe injuries or deaths to athletes: thus, there is a strong faith in the application of wearable sensor data and data science to also enhance jockeys' safety vest performance.

Kegiatan monitoring pada proses persiapan akreditasi program studi sebagai bentuk penilaian kelayakan kompetensi adalah kegiatan yang sangat penting. Sementara itu, data status akreditasi program studi di PENS beserta dokumen pengajuan akreditasi masih belum terintegrasi dengan baik sehingga dapat menghambat proses monitoring akreditasi dan menimbulkan kekurangsiapan dalam menindaklanjuti hasil monitoring akreditasi. Pada penelitian ini telah dikembangkan sebuah Aplikasi Sistem Informasi Monitoring Akreditasi Program Studi untuk PENS berbasis website. Aplikasi ini dikembangkan dengan mengimplementasikan User Centered Design guna mengakomodasi kebutuhan pengguna dengan maksimal. Pengguna yang diakomodasi pada aplikasi ini diantaranya adalah tim SPM dan Tim Akreditasi dengan fitur aksi CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) dan manajemen file untuk keperluan pengajuan akreditasi program studi. Uji coba dilakukan pada setiap role di aplikasi, pada perangkat yang berbeda, dan dilakukan melalui kuesioner dengan menggunakan System Usability Scale (SUS). Hasil uji coba menunjukkan aplikasi dapat berjalan sesuai dengan rancangan sistem pada masing-masing role, dapat berjalan di perangkat yang berbeda, serta memperoleh skor kuesioner terhadap pengguna menggunakan System Usability Scale sebanyak 85,875 dari skor maksimal 100 atau 85,875%.

Background: Different curative treatment modalities need to be considered in case of localized prostate cancer, all comparable in terms of survival and recurrence though different in side effects. To better inform patients and support shared decision making, the development of a web-based patient decision aid including personalized risk information was proposed. This paper reports on requirements in terms of content of information, visualization of risk profiles, and use in practice. Methods: Based on a Dutch 10-step guide about the setup of a decision aid next to a practice guideline, an iterative and co-creative design process was followed. In collaboration with various groups of experts (health professionals, usability and linguistic experts, patients and the general public), research and development activities were continuously alternated. Results: Content requirements focused on presenting information only about conventional treatments and main side effects; based on risk group; and including clear explanations about personalized risks. Visual requirements involved presenting general and personalized risks separately; through bar charts or icon arrays; and along with numbers or words, and legends. Organizational requirements included integration into local clinical pathways; agreement about information input and output; and focus on patients' numeracy and graph literacy skills. Conclusions: The iterative and co-creative development process was challenging, though extremely valuable. The translation of requirements resulted in a decision aid about four conventional treatment options, including general or personalized risks for erection, urinary and intestinal problems that are communicated with icon arrays and numbers. Future implementation and validation studies need to inform about use and value in practice.

Background: Eating disorders (ED) are severe psychiatric conditions, characterized by decreased quality of life and high mortality. However, only a minority of patients with ED seek care and very few receive treatment. Internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) has the potential to increase access to evidence-based treatments. Aims: The aims of the present study were to (1) develop and evaluate the usability of an Internet-delivered guided self-help treatment based on Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT-E) for patients with full or subthreshold bulimia nervosa (BN) or binge eating disorder (BED) with a user centered design process, and (2) to evaluate its feasibility and preliminary outcome in a clinical environment. Method: The study was undertaken in two stages. In Stage I, a user-centered design approach was applied with iterative phases of prototype development and evaluation. Participants were eight clinicians and 30 individuals with current or previous history of ED. In Stage II, 41 patients with full or subthreshold BN or BED were recruited to a single-group open trial to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary outcome of ICBT-E. Primary outcome variables were diagnostic status and self-rated ED symptoms. Results: The user-centered design process was instrumental in the development of the ICBT-E, by contributing to improvements of the program and to the content being adapted to the needs and preferences of end-users. The overall usability of the program was found to be good. ICBT-E targets key maintaining factors in ED by introducing healthy eating patterns and addressing over-evaluation of weight and shape. The results indicate that ICBT-E, delivered in a clinical setting, is a feasible and promising treatment for full or subthreshold BN or BED, with a high level of acceptability observed and treatment completion of 73.2 %. Participation in ICBT-E was associated with significant symptom reductions in core ED symptomology, functional impairment as well as depressive symptoms, and the results were maintained at the 3-month follow-up. Conclusions: ICBT-E was developed with end-users' preferences in mind, in accordance with the identified recommendations, and the program was perceived as usable by end-users. The study demonstrated the potential of ICBT-E, which marks a step forward in the effort to make powerful, empirically supported psychological interventions targeting ED more widely available and accessible.

Pada saat ini bencana merupakan salah satu peristiwa yang mengancam kehidupan masyarakat oleh sebab itu komunitas kristen untuk penanggulangan bencana di Indonesia (JAKOMKRIS PBI) melakukan sebuah langkah untuk menanggulangi bencana dengan upaya meningkatkan peran pendamping bagi gereja atau lembaga untuk dapat mewujudkan konsep gereja tangguh bencana. Berdasarkan permasalahan yang dihadapi maka diperlukannya sebuah sistem informasi berbentuk website yang dapat menampilkan data dalam bentuk visualisasi dashboard. Penelitian ini dibangun dengan menerapkan prinsip-prinsip User Cenetered Design dimana dalam pengembanganya berfokus kepada pengguna. User Centered Design memerlukan informasi mengenai tampilan antarmuka yang diinginkan oleh pengguna. Hasil dari penelitian nantinya diharapkan mampu untuk dapat membantu pengguna dalam menyiapkan gereja dalam menghadapi kejadian bencana dengan memberikan bekal dan pengurangan risiko bencana berdasarkan data yang telah dikelola. Penelitian ini menggunakan uji usabilitas dengan menggunakan metode performance metrics dan System Usability Scale (SUS). Hasil pengujian performance metrics untuk nilai efisiensi sebesar 90.95% untuk role pengguna dan 100% untuk role admin, sedangkan untuk nilai efektivitas sebesar 96% untuk role pengguna dan 100% untuk role admin dan hasil pengujian System Usability Scale (SUS) didapatkan hasil 81.5 untuk role pengguna dan 81.25 untuk role admin.

The TravelAja application is mobile commerce that aims to serve online travel booking services. This application has a basket feature that other mobile commerce competitors do not have. This cart feature makes the user's habits in using mobile commerce applications different and makes it easier for users to find out the entire item to be paid for. In addition, this feature can also assist users in making payments simultaneously for several orders. However, the user interface on the TravelAja application is still not good, and improvements are needed so that users will feel comfortable when using the application. The application needs to be analyzed first to find the problem. This is done to improve the user interface of the TravelAja application. This study uses the User Centered Design (UCD) method because this method places the user at the core of the whole process. This method begins with interviews with several respondents who usually use travel applications and have tried the TravelAja application to find out user problems. After the interview, the user is asked to assess the application's usability using the System Usability Scale (SUS). Furthermore, the repair process is carried out, and a prototype is obtained, which is then evaluated. Based on the evaluation results, the results of SUS were obtained with a grade of A+. It can be concluded that the prototype is excellent. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

From automated customer support to virtual assistants, conversational agents have transformed everyday interactions, yet despite phenomenal progress, no agent exists for programming tasks. To understand the design space of such an agent, we prototyped PairBuddy--an interactive pair programming partner--based on research from conversational agents, software engineering, education, human-robot interactions, psychology, and artificial intelligence. We iterated PairBuddy's design using a series of Wizard-of-Oz studies. Our pilot study of six programmers showed promising results and provided insights toward PairBuddy's interface design. Our second study of 14 programmers was positively praised across all skill levels. PairBuddy's active application of soft skills--adaptability, motivation, and social presence--as a navigator increased participants' confidence and trust, while its technical skills--code contributions, just-in-time feedback, and creativity support--as a driver helped participants realize their own solutions. PairBuddy takes the first step towards an Alexa-like programming partner. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Vibratory stimulation may improve post-stroke symptoms such as spasticity; however, current studies are limited by the large, clinic-based apparatus used to apply this stimulation. A wearable device could provide vibratory stimulation in a mobile form, enabling further study of this technique. An initial device, the vibrotactile stimulation (VTS) Glove, was deployed in an eight-week clinical study in which sixteen individuals with stroke used the device for several hours daily. Participants reported wearing the glove during activities such as church, social events, and dining out. However, 69% of participants struggled to extend or insert their fingers to don the device. In a follow-up study, eight individuals with stroke evaluated new VTS device prototypes in a three-round iterative design study with the aims of creating the next generation of VTS devices and understanding features that influence interaction with a wearable device by individuals with impaired upper-limb function. Interviews and interaction tasks were used to define actionable design revisions between each round of evaluation. Our analysis identified six new themes from participants regarding device designs: hand supination is challenging, separate finger attachments inhibit fit and use, fingers may be flexed or open, fabric coverage impacts comfort, a reduced concern for social comfort, and the affected hand is infrequently used. Straps that wrap around the arm and fixtures on the anterior arm were other challenging features. We discuss potential accommodations for these challenges, as well as social comfort. New VTS device designs are presented and were donned in an average time of 48 seconds. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Low- and middle-income countries face difficulties in providing adequate health care. One of the reasons is a shortage of qualified health workers. Diagnostic decision support systems are designed to aid clinicians in their work and have the potential to mitigate pressure on health care systems. Objective: The Artificial Intelligence-Based Assessment of Health Symptoms in Tanzania (AFYA) study will evaluate the potential of an English-language artificial intelligence-based prototype diagnostic decision support system for mid-level health care practitioners in a low- or middle-income setting. Methods: This is an observational, prospective clinical study conducted in a busy Tanzanian district hospital. In addition to usual care visits, study participants will consult a mid-level health care practitioner, who will use a prototype diagnostic decision support system, and a study physician. The accuracy and comprehensiveness of the differential diagnosis provided by the diagnostic decision support system will be evaluated against a gold-standard differential diagnosis provided by an expert panel. Results: Patient recruitment started in October 2021. Participants were recruited directly in the waiting room of the outpatient clinic at the hospital. Data collection will conclude in May 2022. Data analysis is planned to be finished by the end of June 2022. The results will be published in a peer-reviewed journal. Conclusions: Most diagnostic decision support systems have been developed and evaluated in high-income countries, but there is great potential for these systems to improve the delivery of health care in low- and middle-income countries. The findings of this real-patient study will provide insights based on the performance and usability of a prototype diagnostic decision support system in low- or middle-income countries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Intervention development is a critical stage. However, evidence indicates that the substandard reporting of intervention details is widespread. Objective: This study aimed to provide an overview of the guiding frameworks, methodology, and stages for the design and construction of a new complex intervention--the Phone Pal. Methods: The intervention development process followed the Medical Research Council framework for developing complex interventions as well as the person-based approach. The intervention was developed following the evidence synthesis of a literature review, a focus group study, and a survey after consultation and input from advisory groups with a range of stakeholders, including patients, volunteers, clinicians, and academics. Results: The developed logic model outlines the contextual factors, intervention, mechanisms of change, and short- and long-term outcomes. The operationalized intervention required matching 1 patient with 1 volunteer to communicate with each other through a smartphone via SMS text messages, WhatsApp messages or email, and audio or video calls. Each participant was encouraged to communicate with their match at least once per week for a 12-week period using informal conversation. Conclusions: The systematic process and theoretically sound strategy through which this intervention was developed can provide insights to future researchers on the reality of developing and preparing the operationalization of a digital intervention using multiple components. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Many individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) struggle with the decision to cease driving prematurely due to cognitive deficiencies in processing speed, memory, attention, judgment, or visuospatial skills. Highly automated vehicles (AVs) can be used as assistive technologies for individuals with MCI, performing all driving tasks for them, and extending their safe and independent mobility. However, use of highly AVs introduces a different set of challenges than manual driving. These challenges rely more heavily on memory and decision-making abilities of its users. Therefore, the objective of this study was to investigate the barriers that individuals with MCI face when interacting with highly AVs to support the design of in-vehicle interfaces that will help users with non-driving related travel tasks. Specifically, we aimed to design a system for providing reminders and other guidance to individuals with MCI during solo trips in personally owned or private AVs. To achieve this goal, we conducted individual interviews with experts in driving rehabilitation, rehabilitation professionals, and academics with a focus on assistive technologies, rehabilitation sciences, engineering, and inclusive design (N = 7). The thematic analysis of the data from these subject matter experts highlighted the necessity for reminders, defined as system-initiated prompts that assist individuals with remembering or acknowledging a specific piece of information, and resulted in a set of user needs. We then created a set of prototype interfaces based on these user needs that help individuals with MCI complete their trips by providing reminders of important trip related information. The reminders system was designed to be displayed on a central dashboard display placed in front of the passenger’s seat and present important information that address the users’ difficulties with prospective memory, remembering and understanding the features of the highly AV, and understanding the current trip status. This study serves as an initial investigation into ensuring that the experience of using highly AVs is inclusive and can support the needs of individuals with MCI. The designed interactions proposed by the reminders system can serve as a platform for future in-vehicle interfaces.

Automatic systems that can monitor the usage profile of vehicles are of particular interest in shared fleets because similar vehicles might be subject to radically different usage modes according to individual driving styles and trip demands. Moreover, such systems must be as vehicle independent as possible so as to be widely applicable without specific training phases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Problem solving in Industry 4.0 often requires collaboration among remote team members, which face increased complexity on their daily tasks and require mechanisms with adaptive capabilities to share and combine knowledge. Augmented Reality (AR) is one of the most promising solutions, allowing taking advantage from seamless integration of virtual and real-world objects, which can be used to provide a shared understanding of the task and context. In this regard, most research works, so far, have been devoted to explore and evolve the necessary technology. However, it is now important to revisit the subject of remote collaboration in relation with AR to understand how much of the collaborative effort can already be supported and identify gaps that should inform further research. In line with this mindset, we adopted a user-centered approach with partners from the industry sector, including participatory design and a focus group with domain experts to probe how AR could provide solutions to support their collaborative efforts. We focused on using tangible artifacts in the form of storyboards to create a shared understanding with target users in remote collaboration. Afterwards, we identify a set of requirements, which we materialize through the design and creation of a collaborative prototype based on sharing of enhanced AR annotations. Finally, we present and discuss the results from a case study on a maintenance context, which provides interesting insights that can be applied to other remote settings, thus facilitating the digitization of the industry sector. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Regeneration of existing buildings and abandoned areas is a governmental and European key objective. This research focuses on Poveglia: an abandoned island in the Venetian lagoon, Italy. The underpinning idea concerns the upgrade of Poveglia to a zero energy Cognitive University Campus, connected to other educational institutions in the lagoon. The vision aims at reusing abandoned islands combining architecture, learning environments and digital networks, to demonstrate the potential of new technologies for the transformation of abandoned areas. The case study demonstrates the effectiveness of employing improved and revised systems and tools, developed in eLUX lab at the University of Brescia, for the regeneration of the island. The inclusion of the island in a smart campus network results in triggering positive synergies both enhancing energy efficiency and the learning environment. A further development concerns the setup of strategies for historical preservation, energy efficiency and renewable energy production.

The technological development and successive technological revolutions have led to the emergence of a wide range of devices and products known as high-tech products. Designers are continually developing to meet the many different user needs with ease and perform the tasks for which they are designed with minimal time and effort.This technological development had a major impact on changing product features, especially in the use phase. Although the use of these modern technologies in products has been an effective contribution to the process of adding new value to them, it has contributed to making the product that is used by that technology contains a wide range of products that can be dispensed with by having only this one product, The company has also been able to provide a range of services to the customer, and has been able to provide them with a range of services. The growing gap between these products and their users requires rapid awareness and reduction through a proposed strategy that reduces the gap between those high-tech products and users, including different themes that included the inclusion of users in the processes and stages of designing and developing those products, by applying user experience, usability, user centered design, and making standard user configuration, and user-style development.This research aims to Identify causes, impact and ways of reducing and controlling the gap between high-tech products and users of those products.research hypothesis that If a proposed strategy is developed that will reduce the gap between high-tech products and users of those products, This will maximize the benefits of these products, improve their use, increase their life span and achieve effective economic value.Research follows the descriptive analytical approach, by gathering, analyzing, and drawing information to achieve the goal of research.Key words :High-tech products, difficulty of use, user experience, usability ,user centered design.

Given its characteristics, augmented reality (AR) is presented as an alternative resource in a virtual learning environment (VLE) by providing virtual elements in the real world, which can facilitate learning. This article aims to describe the development of a mobile application with guided AR under the fundamentals of UserCentered Design (UCD) in order to be integrated into a VLE. The development strategy consisted of using the UCD and in its phases making use of tools such as: surveys for the collection of information, Quality Function Deployment to identify and prioritize requirements, AR technology for prototyping and finally usability tests to identify design problems. As a result, it was possible to demonstrate the viability of this procedure in the development of interfaces of this type, considering that the resources that contextualize the needs and tastes of its users can provide better facilities and motivation within their learning. The case study studied is that of English for primary school children, which allowed verifying that this detailed framework can be replicated to other areas of interest and allow teachers to integrate AR applications in face-toface or online learning environments.

The U.S. Gulf of Mexico Coastal Region encompasses a diverse suite of ecological and cultural characteristics unique to North America. There are unprecedented opportunities for land conservation in the region, but challenges associated with non-complimentary ecological and socioeconomic priorities and access to scientific data can complicate acquisition and stewardship decisions. Thus, land conservation decisions have often been made based on willing sellers and cost of acquisition, rather than scientifically informed and stakeholder-driven conservation priorities. The Strategic Conservation Assessment of Gulf Coast Landscapes (SCA) project co-produced three land conservation decision support tools with over 650 conservation stakeholders in the region to help inform strategic, science-based land conservation decisions. Stakeholders were included in the design and development of all three tools from project initiation through execution. Transparent and frequent communication, full-time coordination staff, and sequential stakeholder design charrettes were vital in building trust and facilitating bidirectional information flow among stakeholders and the SCA Team. The co-production process, stakeholders involved, outputs, and final outcomes are described herein. The result was a suite of decision support tools that inform strategic land conservation decisions.

Designing an innovation strategy in a world of rapid technological change has become increasingly challenging. Some companies are finding that anchoring technology choices in deeper understanding of the value users seek allows them to find a better balance among feasibility, viability, and desirability of potential solutions, and thus create more successful user outcomes. They do so by involving designers earlier in the roadmap development to guide product and technology selection, toward a future vision based on user value and aspirations. In this article, we extend two streams of prior research on technology roadmapping (TRM) and design roadmapping (DRM). First, we identify and compare technology and DRM approaches and their distinct strategic emphases: Technology selection and user value, respectively. Second, we compare two cases of DRM deployment in corporations: Siemens and Air France-KLM. The intent is to provide an in-depth understanding of why and how DRM complements TRM and how DRM facilitates making tradeoffs among strategic goals to more comprehensively address the feasibility, viability, and desirability of new product and service designs. We find that DRM embeds a deep understanding of current and future user needs, linking user-centered design and technology selection to strategy in practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article investigates how managers of firms awarded for their design excellence build organizational‐level design‐related dynamic capabilities by selecting designers with specific individual capabilities and managing how and the extent to which users of the firms' products are actively involved in design activities. The following two types of dynamic capabilities were studied: user‐centered design (UCD) and meaning innovation (MI). Data from a survey of managers of 106 Italian firms recognized for their products' "design excellence" during the 2011–2016 period were analyzed using a structural equation model (PLS‐SEM). The results suggest that managers seeking to build dynamic UCD capabilities prefer designers with holistic thinking capabilities over those with ideation and envisioning capabilities and value user involvement throughout the design process. In contrast, managers seeking to build dynamic MI capabilities search for designers with holistic thinking and envisioning capabilities and avoid ideation capabilities. They also consider the value of involving users in the design process to be limited. This study is among the first to present the results of an empirical investigation of the microfoundations of dynamic design capabilities. Limitations of the research and prospects for future work are discussed. In particular, our findings point to the need for additional studies that further specify the routines and associated competencies that managers responsible for design employ to attract, nurture, integrate and exploit the micro‐level capabilities required for UCD and MI. Given that some of these microfoundations were found to be differentially important, unimportant, or even detrimental to the development of either UCD or MI, an important remaining question is the extent to which, and how, a single firm can accommodate and effectively exploit both of these dynamic design capabilities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Industry 4.0 is a consequence of the evolution in technological advances, which has allowed and the use of new tools for simulation, digital integration, fabrication flexibility, and personalization to achieve new product design solutions. The importance and actuality of this revolution have had a great impact on the engineering and design education system, and this is the case of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology Sciences (FCITEC), from the Autonomous University of Baja California (UABC), where the implementation of gadget prototyping has been encouraged. This ongoing work is intended to delineate the methodological, pedagogical, and ergonomic aspects of gadget prototyping with platforms such as Arduino and NodeMCU, and its benefits to the Industrial Design (ID) Discipline. It is a project that started in 2018 with the scope of understanding interactivity, usability, and multidisciplinary collaboration, which are key for a designer’s profile. In this sense, User-Centered Design methodology is used as a framework for usable product development, with the aid of task, interface, and housing design. Specific tools of particular interest are persona design, interface analysis, and cognitive architecture outline. Important results so far include 1) student-made prototypes, 2) usability workshops in international congresses, 3) intellectual property registration, and 4) academic course designs.

The goal of this research is to design a tool to assess intuitiveness of products. Existing scales such as INTUI (Diefenbach and Ullrich 2015) show some limitations when used by children and/or for evaluating non-digital products. We aim to obtain a more universal questionnaire tool. INTUI questionnaire measures the components of an intuitive interaction (Effortlessness, Gut feeling, Magical experience, Verbalizability and Intuitiveness) through 17 items. After removing or rephrasing several items, we tested a revised version (8 items) with 68 participants (children and adults) who performed a task (a drawing for children and subtractions for adults) with a digital device (tactile tablet for children and smartphone for adults) and a non-digital device (paper and pencil). The results led us to remove the "Verbalizability" and "Gut feeling" dimensions which were difficult to understand and inconsistent with the conceptual model. The final version of the questionnaire (5 items) including three dimensions (Effortlessness, Magical Experience and Intuitiveness) was tested with 69 adults to evaluate a Coffee Dispenser Machine. Both "Effortlessness" and "Magical experience" dimensions seem to reliably predict intuitiveness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We present how to integrate Design Sprints and project-based learning into introductory visualization courses. A design sprint is a unique process based on rapid prototyping and user testing to define goals and validate ideas before starting costly development. The well-defined, interactive, and time-constrained design cycle makes design sprints a promising option for teaching project-based and active-learning-centered courses to increase student engagement and hands-on experience. Over the past five years, we have adjusted the design sprint methodology for teaching a range of visualization courses. We present a detailed guide on incorporating design sprints into large undergraduate and small professional development courses in both online and on-campus settings. Design sprint results, including quantitative and qualitative student feedback, show that design sprints engage students and help practice and apply visualization and design skills. We provide design sprint teaching materials, show examples of student-created work, and discuss limitations and lessons learned. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

As a precursor to future public transportation, automated shuttle buses can already be experienced in some test regions, but the general public still has reservations and may not yet be ready for this change. For example, the fact that such vehicles might operate independently (without a human driver) creates a barrier of uncertainty and mistrust among people. In this work, we aim to identify and classify the prevailing reservations and propose solutions. We followed the User Centered Design (UCD) process to design concepts that are specifically tailored to the needs of future public transport users. After related work analysis, on-site research, and pre-studies, two main studies were conducted specifically to address communication in the exterior (n = 24) and interior/service design (n = 21). For both studies, we applied a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative and qualitative measures. Our results indicate that, in general, existing ways of communication in the exterior are insufficient to meet future needs. The two visualization concepts for external communication developed in this work were rated (significantly) better in most dimensions of the User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ), when compared to the baseline condition with no additional visualization. Furthermore, preferences among the study participants towards simple, highly visible, and well-known lighting concepts could be observed. As for the interior, the results show that participants rated attractiveness highly for the two design concepts (closer, further in the future) as compared to current, state-of-the-art solutions (automated buses currently in operation). For the "near future" concept, the pragmatic quality dominated, while in the other (the "far future") concept the hedonic quality was in the foreground. From the results, design recommendations in different categories were derived, which reflect the general openness of the public towards new technologies and interior approaches, but also point out the importance for privacy and designated personal spaces inside an (automated) shuttle bus. Some of the results do not strictly apply to automated shuttle buses, and can serve as valuable suggestions for improving conventional shuttle buses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Anorexia Nervosa (AN) is a key target for E-Health programs considering the many barriers hindering patients' access to care and the disorder's severity. Although these programs have become more common and effective, they often have low adherence, especially among youth. This can hinder their implementation and effectiveness in real-world settings. User experience partly overlaps with the acceptability field and may provide insight into factors affecting adherence and adoption of E-Health programs. This study aimed to explore early acceptability and user experience of a companion app prototype for adolescents with AN using user-centered design methods. Methods: We developed a prototype containing self-help material and emotions and behaviors evaluation and management features. Then we conducted a mixed evaluation combining semi structured focus group interviews and questionnaires in a clinician group and an AN patient group. We analyzed data using thematic analysis and descriptive statistics. Results: The app's overall appeal was adequate. The user experience questionnaire revealed the weakest dimensions, including novelty, dependability, and efficiency versus stimulation (i.e., ability to induce motivation to use the product) and perspicuity (i.e., easy to understand, to get familiar with). The qualitative data analysis revealed three central axes: acceptability, features, and use. We identified acceptability barriers and facilitators such as the importance of design and customization, especially for adolescents. Psychoeducation was a major feature for participants, as patients highlighted the difficulties they encountered when seeking disorders-related information. Conclusions: This study shows the importance of including users in the different stages of an e-health intervention development, in order to identify their needs, general use and compliance patterns, to improve adherence and adoption of the program and its effectiveness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]