USABILITY OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS FOR DAILY LIVING OF PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON’S DISEASE

Authors

  • Ana Karina Pessoa da Silva Cabral UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DE PERNAMBUCO
  • Danielle Carneiro de Menezes Sanguinetti UFPE - Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
  • Daniela Salgado Amaral UFPE - Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
  • Juliana Fonseca de Queiroz Marcelino UFPE - Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
  • Laura Bezerra Martins UFPE - Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
  • José Ângelo Peixoto da Costa IFPE - Instituto Federal de Pernambuco

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22570/ergodesignhci.v5iEspecial.363

Abstract

The objective of this field research was to evaluate the usability of 3D Assistive Technology products for the daily activities of patients with Parkinson's disease, considering the variables related to the user and the performance of the task (efficiency, effectiveness and satisfaction). The results allowed to establish requirements for product design, to promote autonomy and independence for the population studied.

Published

2017-09-30