Authors:
Sareh Zarshenas
1
;
2
;
Nathalie Bier
3
;
2
;
Helene Pigot
4
;
Sylvain Giroux
4
;
Patricia Briskie Semeniuk
1
;
Melanie Couture
4
and
Carolina Bottari
1
;
2
Affiliations:
1
Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal, Canada
;
2
Occupational Therapy Program, School of Rehabilitation, Universite de Montreal, Montreal, Canada
;
3
Centre de Recherche de’Institut Universitaire de Geriatric de Montreal, Montreal, Canada
;
4
Universite de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Canada
Keyword(s):
User-centred Design, Assistive Technology, Cognition, Activity of Daily Living, Meal Preparation, Acquired Brain Injury, Concept Map.
Abstract:
In response to the long-lasting effects of cognitive impairments following acquired brain injury (ABI) on performing meal preparation safely and independently, our team has been working on developing a Cognitive Orthosis for coOKing (COOK) to meet these needs. In this paper, the concept mapping method was used to describe the processes and procedures of employing a user-centred design approach to develop this novel technology. For this purpose, a mixed methodology including qualitative and quantitative studies was conducted for needs analysis, prototype design, prototype evaluation, and technology validation via the examination of the usability and feasibility of COOK within real-life contexts. Our comprehensive studies have shown that COOK is a promising technology for meal preparation by individuals with severe ABI. Further study is warranted/in progress to develop a therapist’s interface to tailor the required type and level of assistance to a broader population with cognitive def
icits of varying severity.
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