The elderly generation is one of the largest population groups in the United States. The 65 and older group is expected to make up 18% by of the population by 2030. This age group will continue to become active consumers of traditional healthcare and digital health.
A study states that 78% of elderly population access health information through technology, but 20% of people aged 65 and older download medical related smartphone applications. This population demonstrates a clear reluctance in the utilization of these applications. It is a misconception that the elderly population are not active stakeholders in digital health resources, so they are not educated in the benefits of these applications and feasibility of use.
A study by Wesley et al. (2019) met with resistance from the elderly population. They found that this population felt that most digital applications were complicated and not-user friendly. XYZ Medical Center will implement a new design while focusing on one of the most important usability factors: simplicity (Usability.gov, 2020).
The new simple interface will include the following:Consistency: common language and format throughoutBold and colorful textLow complexity: only one question on the touch screen at a timeEase of navigation: the next question prompt automatically upon answering with an available Convenience: application is available on all smartphone devicesCommunication: application automatically and safely links to the other health apps connected with the person
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Clinical staff will educate patients on the application during a clinical visit. They will be shown how to download the application and walk-through example questions with a demonstration iPad. The patients will be sent home with patient instructions they can refer to and they will be encouraged to call the clinic if they have any questions.
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