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  • Title: A methodological framework for evaluating mobile health devices.
    Author: Kaufman DR, Starren JB.
    Journal: AMIA Annu Symp Proc; 2006; 2006():978. PubMed ID: 17238597.
    Abstract:
    Mobile devices such as PDAs are increasingly used as a part of healthcare interventions. Although they can provide powerful communication and self-management tools for patients with chronic illness, relatively little is known about their usability. A methodological framework for evaluating mobile health devices is proposed. It adapts the well-known methodologies of cognitive task analysis and usability testing. The framework is illustrated in the context of an analysis of an advanced function glucose meter. The analyses documented a range of problems which highlights the need to carefully scrutinize the usability of mobile health devices.
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