Evaluation Method of Mobile Health Apps for the Elderly

Authors

  • Nur Ani  Faculty of Computer Science, Universitas Mercu Buana, Jakarta Barat, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32628/CSEIT206469

Keywords:

User Interface Design, Mobile Application, Elderly People

Abstract

Mobile health apps usually have a user interface that is difficult for elderly users to understand. With the increase in the number of elder users using applications on mobile phone, research on this area is important to do. This research aim is to present comprehensive review of mobile application evaluation for the elderly. The research methodology adapted PRISMA method to find and review relevance research articles in order to reach research goal. Based on literature study, we found three methods or models that have been applied for elderly user usability evaluation, including usability heuristics, system usability scale and technology acceptance model.

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Nur Ani, " Evaluation Method of Mobile Health Apps for the Elderly" International Journal of Scientific Research in Computer Science, Engineering and Information Technology(IJSRCSEIT), ISSN : 2456-3307, Volume 6, Issue 4, pp.388-394, July-August-2020. Available at doi : https://doi.org/10.32628/CSEIT206469