Testing the usability of a portable DVD player and tailored photo instructions with older adult veterans

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-delive...

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Published in:Educational gerontology 2018-01, Vol.44 (1), p.64-73
Main Authors: Gould, Christine E., Zapata, Aimee Marie L., Shinsky, Deanna N., Goldstein, Mary K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anxiety
Check Lists
Comorbidity
Content Analysis
Design
Feedback (Response)
Health
Illustrations
Instructional support
Measures (Individuals)
mixed methods
Older Adults
Qualitative Research
Questionnaires
Semi Structured Interviews
technology
Therapy
Usability
Veterans
Video Technology
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0360-1277
1521-0472
DOI:10.1080/03601277.2017.1395986