In this paper we describe the design and development of a route training system for individuals with cognitive impairments (CIs) living in residential care facilities. Learning to move autonomously in public spaces is a fundamental skill for people with CI, who face several challenges to independently and safely move around. Yet, exploring opportunities for route training support, especially in residential settings, has received very little attention. To explore these opportunities, we followed a design and development process based on inclusive design practices that considered the organisational context and aimed at involving people with CI in the software design. To ensure our solution addressed the identified needs and abilities of this heterogeneous population, we further framed the route training definition as a design process that is enacted by the system, making the trainer and user co-creators of a personalised training. In this paper we report on the needs and challenges for mobility training in residential settings, introduce the design and formative evaluation of the route training system, to conclude with reflections and considerations on our methodological approach.
翻译:本文介绍了为居住在养老机构的认知障碍患者(CIs)设计的路线训练系统的开发过程。在公共场所自主行动是认知障碍患者的基本技能,但他们独立安全出行面临诸多挑战。然而,针对路线训练的支持方案(尤其在养老场景中)至今鲜有关注。为探索这些可能性,我们遵循包容性设计实践,在考虑组织环境的基础上,通过让认知障碍患者参与软件设计的过程,开展了系统的设计与开发。为确保解决方案能适配这一异质性群体的需求与能力,我们将路线训练的定义重构为由系统驱动的设计流程,使训练者与用户成为个性化训练的共创者。本文报告了养老场景下移动训练的需求与挑战,介绍了路线训练系统的设计与形成性评估,最后对方法论路径进行了反思与总结。