Hill Nikki L, Mogle Jacqueline, Wion Rachel, Kitt-Lewis Erin, Hannan John, Dick Robert, McDermott Caroline
College of Nursing, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, University Park, PA, USA.
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, University Park, PA, USA.
Int J Older People Nurs. 2018 Mar;13(1). doi: 10.1111/opn.12163. Epub 2017 Jul 28.
Technology-based attention training programs have demonstrated promise in improving cognitive functioning in older adults.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the usability and acceptability of a modified version of a mobile attention training application.
A descriptive, mixed-methods design was used to capture older adults' feedback on the usability and acceptability of the modified attention training application.
A convenience sample of older adults (n = 12) participated in three study visits and a one-week testing period of the modified attention training application in their homes. Descriptive statistics were calculated for all quantitative data, and an iterative content analysis was used to characterise participant responses.
On average, participants rated the modified attention training application more positively than negatively in terms of usability, interest, enjoyment and satisfaction. The qualitative analyses revealed positive aspects of using the app including working through challenges, perceived benefit and helpfulness of instructions.
The modified attention training application was usable by and acceptable to the majority of older adults in our sample who had varying degrees of experience with mobile technology. Future development should specifically consider personal characteristics as well as individual preferences to maximise the potential of the modified attention training application.
This technology may be helpful for providing memory improvement interventions to older persons with cognitive impairment who do not have access to memory clinics.
基于技术的注意力训练项目已显示出改善老年人认知功能的潜力。
本研究旨在评估一款改良版移动注意力训练应用程序的可用性和可接受性。
采用描述性混合方法设计，以获取老年人对改良版注意力训练应用程序可用性和可接受性的反馈。
一个由老年人组成的便利样本（n = 12）参加了三次研究访问，并在他们家中对改良版注意力训练应用程序进行了为期一周的测试。对所有定量数据进行描述性统计，并采用迭代内容分析法对参与者的回答进行特征描述。
总体而言，参与者在可用性、趣味性、愉悦感和满意度方面对改良版注意力训练应用程序的评价积极多于消极。定性分析揭示了使用该应用程序的积极方面，包括克服挑战、感知到的益处以及说明的有用性。
我们样本中的大多数老年人，无论其对移动技术的经验程度如何，都可以使用并接受改良版注意力训练应用程序。未来的开发应特别考虑个人特征和个人偏好，以最大限度地发挥改良版注意力训练应用程序的潜力。
对于无法前往记忆诊所的认知障碍老年人，这项技术可能有助于提供改善记忆的干预措施。
