A Study on the Evaluation and Analysis of User Satisfaction Factors for the Elderly in Outdoor Sports Training Equipments

2020 ◽  
Vol 71 (0) ◽  
pp. 261-276
Author(s):  
FANG GU ◽  
chel-soo kim
Keyword(s):  
User Satisfaction ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Sports Training ◽  
Outdoor Sports ◽  
Satisfaction Factors

Multisensory balance training for unsteady elderly people: A scoping review

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
In-Gyu Yoo ◽  
Ji-Hye Do
Keyword(s):  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Balance Training ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Training Methods ◽  
Multisensory Stimulation ◽  
Multisensory Training ◽  
Risk Of Falls

BACKGROUND: Posture control involves complex reactions of dynamic and static movements, and various sensory inputs. There is evidence that exercise using multisensory stimulation is moderately effective in improving the balance of the elderly. OBJECTIVE: The main purpose of this paper was to examine the existing literature to validate the effectiveness and applicability of multisensory stimulation training. METHODS: All relevant literature published as of June 1, 2020 in four prominent databases was searched (Embase, PubMed, PsycINFO, and Web of science) using the five-stage review framework proposed by Arksey and O’Malley. RESULTS: Multisensory stimulation training was more effective when vestibular and somatosensory were combined with visual stimuli, and differences in effectiveness compared to the effectiveness of existing treatments were confirmed. However, most of the reviewed papers are compared to simple strength training, and studies that compare the effects of multisensory stimulation training by setting a control group are still lacking. CONCLUSION: Further research is required to further elucidate the training conditions and treatment environment for multisensory training for the elderly at risk of falls and to provide strategies to improve treatment methods. In addition, a study that can evaluate user satisfaction in a way that best shows the treatment effect using qualitative research methods will be needed.

scholarly journals An Intergenerational Information and Communications Technology Learning Project to Improve Digital Skills: User Satisfaction Evaluation

JMIR Aging ◽  
10.2196/13939 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. e13939 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesc López Seguí ◽  
Marc de San Pedro ◽  
Eva Aumatell Verges ◽  
Salvador Simó Algado ◽  
Francesc Garcia Cuyàs
Keyword(s):  
Digital Divide ◽  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Technology Learning ◽  
Digital Skills ◽  
Satisfaction Evaluation

Background “Digital Partners” is an intergenerational information and communications technology learning project carried out in the municipalities of Vic and Centelles (Catalonia) from April to May 2018. Within the framework of the introduction of community service as a subject in secondary education, the Centre for Health and Social Studies (University of Vic) created a training space with 38 intergenerational partners (aged 14-15 years and >65 years), with the aim of improving the senior users’ digital skills in terms of use of smartphones and tablets, thus helping reduce the digital divide in the territory. Objective The aim of this paper is to evaluate the satisfaction of both junior and senior participants toward the intervention and to explore its main drivers. Methods Participants who volunteered to participate in the study were interviewed. Quantitative and qualitative data gathered in paper-based ad hoc surveys were used to assess participants’ satisfaction. Results The experience shows a broad satisfaction of both junior and senior users. The project’s strengths include the format of working in couples; randomly pairing individuals by operating system; the ability to practice with the device itself; individuals’ free choice to decide what they wish to learn, develop, or practice; and the availability of voluntary practice material that facilitates communication and learning. With regard to aspects that could be improved, there is a need to review the timetabling flexibility of meetings to avoid hurrying the elderly and to extend the project’s duration, if necessary. Conclusions This activity can serve to create mutual learning through the use of mobile devices and generate security and motivation on the part of the seniors, thus reducing the digital divide and improving social inclusion.

scholarly journals Gerontechnology: Providing a Helping Hand When Caring for Cognitively Impaired Older Adults—Intermediate Results from a Controlled Study on the Satisfaction and Acceptance of Informal Caregivers

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anelia Mitseva ◽  
Carrie Beth Peterson ◽  
Christina Karamberi ◽  
Lamprini Ch. Oikonomou ◽  
Athanasios V. Ballis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Assistive Technology ◽  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Real Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Cognitively Impaired ◽  
Current Standard ◽  
System Acceptance

The incidence of cognitive impairment in older age is increasing, as is the number of cognitively impaired older adults living in their own homes. Due to lack of social care resources for these adults and their desires to remain in their own homes and live as independently as possible, research shows that the current standard care provisions are inadequate. Promising opportunities exist in using home assistive technology services to foster healthy aging and to realize the unmet needs of these groups of citizens in a user-centered manner. ISISEMD project has designed, implemented, verified, and assessed an assistive technology platform of personalized home care (telecare) for the elderly with cognitive impairments and their caregivers by offering intelligent home support services. Regions from four European countries have carried out long-term pilot-controlled study in real-life conditions. This paper presents the outcomes from intermediate evaluations pertaining to user satisfaction with the system, acceptance of the technology and the services, and quality of life outcomes as a result of utilizing the services.

scholarly journals A simulação realística na consulta de enfermagem voltada ao idoso

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ianny Ferreira Raiol ◽  
Fernando Conceição de Lima ◽  
Douglas Rafael da Cruz Carneiro ◽  
Andreza Cassundé Moraes ◽  
Tatiane De Souza Vasconcelos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Realistic Simulation ◽  
Study Type ◽  
Nursing Health ◽  
Nursing Course ◽  
Clinical Cases

Objetivo: relatar a experiência por estudantes do Curso de Enfermagem na realização de uma simulação realística sobre a consulta de enfermagem voltada ao idoso a partir da utilização de casos clínicos. Método: trata-se de um estudo descritivo, tipo relato de experiência, com acadêmicos de Enfermagem em uma Instituição Ensino Superior. Utilizaram-se, como estratégia para o desenvolvimento da ação, aulas expositivas e dialogadas, a simulação realística e o estudo de três casos clínicos que serviu como roteiro para o desenvolvimento da experiência. Resultados: percebeu-se que o uso da simulação da consulta de Enfermagem voltada ao idoso é uma ferramenta útil e eficaz de importância significativa para o atendimento efetivo, integral e resolutivo, além de uma importante iniciativa para se conhecer as faces da realidade quanto às demandas dos idosos, sobretudo, as de saúde. Conclusão: considera-se que a utilização da prática simulada sobre a consulta de Enfermagem voltada ao idoso melhora a qualidade dos serviços de saúde que são ofertados, melhorando e incentivando a satisfação do usuário, principalmente dos idosos que ainda sofrem com as fragilidades das políticas públicas de saúde. Descritores: Enfermagem; Enfermagem no Consultório; Saúde do Idoso; Ensino; Idoso; Educação em Saúde.AbstractObjective: to report the experience by students of the Nursing Course in performing a realistic simulation on nursing consultation aimed at the elderly from clinical cases. Method: this is a descriptive study, type of experience report, with nursing students at a Higher Education Institution. Expository and dialogued classes were used as a strategy for the development of the action, realistic simulation and the study of three clinical cases that guiding for the development of the experience. Results: it was noticed that the use of the simulation of the Nursing consultation aimed at the elderly is a useful and effective tool of significant importance for effective, comprehensive and resolving care, in addition to an important initiative to know the faces of reality regarding the demands of the elderly, especially those in health. Conclusion: it is considered that the use of the simulated practice on the nursing consultation aimed at the elderly improves the quality of the health services that are offered, improving and encouraging user satisfaction, especially for the elderly who still suffer from the weaknesses of public policies of health. Descriptors: Nursing; Office Nursing; Health of the Eldery; Teaching; Aged; Health Education.ResumenObjetivo: informar sobre la experiencia de los estudiantes del Curso de Enfermería en la realización de una simulación realista de la consulta de enfermería dirigida a personas mayores a partir del uso de casos clínicos. Método: este es un estudio descriptivo, tipo de informe de experiencia, con estudiantes de Enfermería en una institución de educación superior. Las clases expositivas y dialogadas se utilizaron como estrategia para el desarrollo de la acción, la simulación realista y el estudio de tres casos clínicos que sirvieron de guía para el desarrollo de la experiencia. Resultados: se dio cuenta de que el uso de la simulación de la consulta de enfermería dirigida a los ancianos es una herramienta útil y efectiva de gran importancia para una atención eficaz, integral y resolutiva, además de una iniciativa importante para conocer los rostros de la realidad con respecto a las demandas de los ancianos, especialmente las relacionadas con la salud. Conclusión: se considera que el uso de la práctica simulada en la consulta de Enfermería dirigida a los adultos mayores mejora la calidad de los servicios de salud que se ofrecen, mejorando y fomentando la satisfacción del usuario, especialmente para los ancianos que aún sufren las debilidades de las políticas públicas de salud. Descriptores: Enfermaría; Enfermaría de Consulta; Salud del Anciano; Enseñanza; Anciano; Educación en Salud.

scholarly journals An Intergenerational Information and Communications Technology Learning Project to Improve Digital Skills: User Satisfaction Evaluation (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesc López Seguí ◽  
Marc de San Pedro ◽  
Eva Aumatell Verges ◽  
Salvador Simó Algado ◽  
Francesc Garcia Cuyàs
Keyword(s):  
Digital Divide ◽  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Technology Learning ◽  
Digital Skills ◽  
Satisfaction Evaluation

BACKGROUND “Digital Partners” is an intergenerational information and communications technology learning project carried out in the municipalities of Vic and Centelles (Catalonia) from April to May 2018. Within the framework of the introduction of community service as a subject in secondary education, the Centre for Health and Social Studies (University of Vic) created a training space with 38 intergenerational partners (aged 14-15 years and >65 years), with the aim of improving the senior users’ digital skills in terms of use of smartphones and tablets, thus helping reduce the digital divide in the territory. OBJECTIVE The aim of this paper is to evaluate the satisfaction of both junior and senior participants toward the intervention and to explore its main drivers. METHODS Participants who volunteered to participate in the study were interviewed. Quantitative and qualitative data gathered in paper-based ad hoc surveys were used to assess participants’ satisfaction. RESULTS The experience shows a broad satisfaction of both junior and senior users. The project’s strengths include the format of working in couples; randomly pairing individuals by operating system; the ability to practice with the device itself; individuals’ free choice to decide what they wish to learn, develop, or practice; and the availability of voluntary practice material that facilitates communication and learning. With regard to aspects that could be improved, there is a need to review the timetabling flexibility of meetings to avoid hurrying the elderly and to extend the project’s duration, if necessary. CONCLUSIONS This activity can serve to create mutual learning through the use of mobile devices and generate security and motivation on the part of the seniors, thus reducing the digital divide and improving social inclusion.

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