scholarly journals Experiences of Multidisciplinary Development Team Members During User-Centered Design of Telecare Products and Services: A Qualitative Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. e124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joan Vermeulen ◽  
Renée Verwey ◽  
Laura MJ Hochstenbach ◽  
Sanne van der Weegen ◽  
Yan Ping Man ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
User Centered Design ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Development Team ◽  
User Centered

scholarly journals User-Centered Design of a Mobile App for Weight and Health Management in Adolescents With Complex Health Needs: Qualitative Study

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jordan Rivera ◽  
Amy C McPherson ◽  
Jill Hamilton ◽  
Catherine Birken ◽  
Michael Coons ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
User Centered Design ◽  
User Centered

scholarly journals Development of a Mobile Game to Influence Behavior Determinants of HIV Service Uptake Among Key Populations in the Philippines: User-Centered Design Process (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlotte Hemingway ◽  
Emmanuel S Baja ◽  
Godafreda V Dalmacion ◽  
Paul Mark B Medina ◽  
Ernest Genesis Guevara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
User Involvement ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Subject Domain ◽  
Key Populations ◽  
User Centered Design ◽  
Mobile Games ◽  
Development Team ◽  
Games For Health ◽  
Collection Methods ◽  
User Centered

BACKGROUND Opportunities in digital distribution place mobile games as a promising platform for games for health. However, designing a game that can compete in the saturated mobile games market and deliver persuasive health messages can feel like an insurmountable challenge. Although user-centered design is widely advocated, factors such as the user’s subject domain expertise, budget constraints, and poor data collection methods can restrict the benefits of user involvement. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to develop a playable and acceptable game for health, targeted at young key populations in the Philippines. METHODS Authors identified a range of user-centered design methods to be used in tandem from published literature. The resulting design process involved a phased approach, with 40 primary and secondary users engaged during the initial ideation and prototype testing stages. Selected methods included participatory design workshops, playtests, playability heuristics, and focus group discussions. Subject domain experts were allocated roles in the development team. Data were analyzed using a framework approach. Conceptual frameworks in health intervention acceptability and game design guided the analysis. In-game events were captured through the Unity Analytics service to monitor uptake and game use over a 12-month period. RESULTS Early user involvement revealed a strong desire for online multiplayer gameplay, yet most reported that access to this type of game was restricted because of technical and economic constraints. A role-playing game (RPG) with combat elements was identified as a very appealing gameplay style. Findings guided us to a game that could be played offline and that blended RPG elements, such as narrative and turn-based combat, with match-3 puzzles. Although the game received a positive response during playtests, gameplay was at times perceived as repetitive and predicted to only appeal to casual gamers. Knowledge transfer was predominantly achieved through interpretation of the game’s narrative, highlighting this as an important design element. Uptake of the game was positive; between December 1, 2017, and December 1, 2018, 3325 unique device installs were reported globally. Game metrics provided evidence of adoption by young key populations in the Philippines. Game uptake and use were substantially higher in regions where direct engagement with target users took place. CONCLUSIONS User-centered design activities supported the identification of important contextual requirements. Multiple data collection methods enabled triangulation of findings to mediate the inherent biases of the different techniques. Game acceptance is dependent on the ability of the development team to implement design solutions that address the needs and desires of target users. If target users are expected to develop design solutions, they must have adequate expertise and a significant role within the development team. Facilitating meaningful partnerships between health professionals, the games industry, and end users will support the games for health industry as it matures.

scholarly journals User-centered design of contingency management for implementation in opioid treatment programs: a qualitative study

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara J. Becker ◽  
Kelli Scott ◽  
Cara M. Murphy ◽  
Melissa Pielech ◽  
Samantha A. Moul ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Contingency Management ◽  
Treatment Programs ◽  
User Centered Design ◽  
Opioid Treatment ◽  
User Centered

scholarly journals User-Centered Design of a Mobile App for Weight and Health Management in Adolescents With Complex Health Needs: Qualitative Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. e7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jordan Rivera ◽  
Amy C McPherson ◽  
Jill Hamilton ◽  
Catherine Birken ◽  
Michael Coons ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
User Centered Design ◽  
User Centered

scholarly journals Development of a Mobile Game to Influence Behavior Determinants of HIV Service Uptake Among Key Populations in the Philippines: User-Centered Design Process

10.2196/13695 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. e13695
Author(s):  
Charlotte Hemingway ◽  
Emmanuel S Baja ◽  
Godafreda V Dalmacion ◽  
Paul Mark B Medina ◽  
Ernest Genesis Guevara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
User Involvement ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Subject Domain ◽  
Key Populations ◽  
User Centered Design ◽  
Mobile Games ◽  
Development Team ◽  
Games For Health ◽  
Collection Methods ◽  
User Centered

Background Opportunities in digital distribution place mobile games as a promising platform for games for health. However, designing a game that can compete in the saturated mobile games market and deliver persuasive health messages can feel like an insurmountable challenge. Although user-centered design is widely advocated, factors such as the user’s subject domain expertise, budget constraints, and poor data collection methods can restrict the benefits of user involvement. Objective This study aimed to develop a playable and acceptable game for health, targeted at young key populations in the Philippines. Methods Authors identified a range of user-centered design methods to be used in tandem from published literature. The resulting design process involved a phased approach, with 40 primary and secondary users engaged during the initial ideation and prototype testing stages. Selected methods included participatory design workshops, playtests, playability heuristics, and focus group discussions. Subject domain experts were allocated roles in the development team. Data were analyzed using a framework approach. Conceptual frameworks in health intervention acceptability and game design guided the analysis. In-game events were captured through the Unity Analytics service to monitor uptake and game use over a 12-month period. Results Early user involvement revealed a strong desire for online multiplayer gameplay, yet most reported that access to this type of game was restricted because of technical and economic constraints. A role-playing game (RPG) with combat elements was identified as a very appealing gameplay style. Findings guided us to a game that could be played offline and that blended RPG elements, such as narrative and turn-based combat, with match-3 puzzles. Although the game received a positive response during playtests, gameplay was at times perceived as repetitive and predicted to only appeal to casual gamers. Knowledge transfer was predominantly achieved through interpretation of the game’s narrative, highlighting this as an important design element. Uptake of the game was positive; between December 1, 2017, and December 1, 2018, 3325 unique device installs were reported globally. Game metrics provided evidence of adoption by young key populations in the Philippines. Game uptake and use were substantially higher in regions where direct engagement with target users took place. Conclusions User-centered design activities supported the identification of important contextual requirements. Multiple data collection methods enabled triangulation of findings to mediate the inherent biases of the different techniques. Game acceptance is dependent on the ability of the development team to implement design solutions that address the needs and desires of target users. If target users are expected to develop design solutions, they must have adequate expertise and a significant role within the development team. Facilitating meaningful partnerships between health professionals, the games industry, and end users will support the games for health industry as it matures.

Rancangan Lowongan Kerja Online Menggunakan Metode User Centered Design (Studi Kasus: Business Placement Center STMIK AMIKOM Yogyakarta)

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 62
Author(s):  
Rhomita Sari ◽  
Ema Utami ◽  
Armadyah Amborowati
Keyword(s):  
Research Methodology ◽  
Design Approach ◽  
User Centered Design ◽  
Analysis And Design ◽  
Job Vacancy ◽  
Placement Center ◽  
User Centered

Business Placement Center membantu mengelola website alumni dalam memenuhi kebutuhan alumni salah satunya memberikan informasi mengenai lowongan pekerjaan. Website Alumni Amikom sudah memberikan informasi mengenai lowongan pekerjaan. Namun website alumni masih perlu ditambahkan fitur-fitur menu penunjang dalam mempermudah pencarian informasi pekerjaan yang sesuai keinginan pengguna. Penggunaan metode User Centered Design untuk mempermudah pengguna dalam menggunakan fasilitas yang ada pada website ketika mencari informasi lowongan pekerjaan dan pengguna berperan penting dalam setiap proses UCD. Dengan pendekatan User Centered Design diharapkan dapat menghasilkan tampilan dan fungsionalitas yang maksimal pada rancangan sistem yang dibangun sehingga sesuai dengan kebutuhan pengguna. Metode penelitian yang dilakukan yaitu observasi, wawancara dan kuesioner untuk mengetahui kebutuhan pengguna. Analisis dan perancangan menggunakan pendekatan User Centered Design dan implementasi perancangan sistem. Hasil penelitiannya adalah pengguna merasa nyaman dengan tampilan antarmuka website yang sudah dibangun, informasi yang disajikan mudah dipahami dan fitur-fitur menu sudah berhasil berjalansesuai fungsi.Business Placement Center help manage the website for the needs of alumnus one of them is to provide information on a vacancy. The alumnus website’s provides information about job vacancy. The website still need the support to facilitate the searching all the features the work in accordance with what the use. The method of user centered design to make it easy for users in the use of the existing facilities at the website while searching for information a vacancy and users play an important role in any proses UCD. User Centered Design approach is expected to produce the interface and functionality maximal built in the system so that in accordance with the need of users. Research methodology was by observation, interviews and quesionnaires to find out the need of users. Analysis and design using UCD approach and implementation of the system. The results of research is users feel comfortable with a display interface of website which have been built, the information is easily understood and menu features has been successfully run a function.

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