iTVCare: A home care system for the elderly through interactive television

• Santana-Mancilla, Pedro C. ^[2] ; Anido-Rifón, Luis E. ^[1]
  1. [1] Universidade de Vigo

     Universidade de Vigo

     Vigo, España

     
  2. [2] University of Vigo/University of Colima
• Localización: Avances en Interacción Humano-Computadora, ISSN-e 2594-2352, Vol. 3, Nº. 1, 2018 (Ejemplar dedicado a: MexIHC 2018), págs. 92-94
• Idioma: inglés
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  • In the world, many older adults are living alone for most of the day. This work propose the use of the television set, a medium well known by seniors, to improve the way that seniors and their caregivers can track daily activities such as medication intakes reminders. Two evaluations were held, a heuristic usability assessment early on the design process and an evaluation of the technology adoption. Both evaluations generated initial evidence that the system supported elders in achieving a better quality of life.