The benefits that technology can provide in terms of health and support for independent
living are in many cases not enough to break the barriers that prevent older adults from …

Background: Usability is a key indicator of the quality of technology products. In tandem with
technological advancements, potential use by individuals with dementia is increasing …

Background: Flushing a venous access device is an important procedure to maintain their
patency and prevent malfunctioning and complications. An innovative double-chamber …

This article reports a study aiming to determine the perceptions of older adults needing
formal care about the usefulness, satisfaction, and ease of use of CaMeLi, a virtual …

Voice user interfaces (VUI) have been increasingly used in everyday settings and they are
growing in popularity. These interfaces have predominantly eyes-free and hands-free …

1UNIDCOM, Science and Technology School, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro,
Vila Real, Portugal 2INESC-TEC, Science and Technology School, University of Trás-os …

The elderly population growth has posed several challenges which the current healthcare
systems are incapable of handling. In the past few years, there has been a close …

The ICF based Usability Scale (ICF-US) is a generic usability evaluation scale based on the
conceptual model of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health …

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is characterized by a modest decline in cognitive function
that, while noticeable, does not severely impact daily life, allowing individuals to maintain …

Technologies for ageing in place may help older adults in their homes to overcome multiple
impairments and to promote their autonomy and independence. When conceptualizing …