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Published in: Universal Access in the Information Society 2/2021

04-07-2020 | Long Paper

Using technology to encourage a healthier lifestyle in people with Down’s syndrome

Authors: A. Mohammedi, Juan C. Augusto

Published in: Universal Access in the Information Society | Issue 2/2021

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Abstract

This article reports on the development of a mobile app developed to encourage healthier lifestyles, with emphasis on food intake, by people with Down’s syndrome. The system started by considering generic guidelines on designing technology for people with Down’s syndrome investigated by a previous European project. Then, it developed the product using the User-centred Intelligent Environments Development Process, an iterative method of gathering stakeholders’ views to involve them in co-designing the product. The project produced a mobile app which was validated with the intended final users and gathered positive feedback. The experience also provides further insights which can inform developers of future similar technological solutions.

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Metadata
Title
Using technology to encourage a healthier lifestyle in people with Down’s syndrome
Authors
A. Mohammedi
Juan C. Augusto
Publication date
04-07-2020
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Universal Access in the Information Society / Issue 2/2021
Print ISSN: 1615-5289
Electronic ISSN: 1615-5297
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10209-020-00721-y

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