Designing for older adults : principles and creative human factors approaches / Sara J. Czaja, Walter R. Boot, Neil Charness, and Wendy A. Rogers.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Czaja, Sara J., author.

Boot, Walter Richard, author.

Charness, Neil, author.

Rogers, Wendy A., author.

Series:

Human factors & aging series

Human factors and aging series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Human engineering.

Older people.

Physical Description:

xix, 275 pages ; 24 cm.

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, [2019]

Summary:

This guide provides a practical introduction to human engineering and the older adult. It considers the subject primarily from an engineering psychology perspective, heavily grounded in today's scientific knowledge.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: ch. 1 Introduction and conceptual framework

1.1. Rationale for the 3rd edition

1.2. Demographics

1.3. The changing face of aging

1.3.1. Racial/ethnic diversity

1.3.2. Education and health status

1.3.3. Living arrangements and family structures

1.4. How do we define "older adult"

1.5. Designing for older adults: Why this topic continues to be important

1.6. Organization of the book

1.7. Recommended readings

ch. 2 Characteristics of older adults

2.1. Psychographics

2.2. Sensation & perception

2.2.1. Vision

2.2.2. Hearing

2.2.3. Haptics and kinesthetics

2.2.4. Taste and smell

2.3. Cognition

2.3.1. Processing speed

2.3.2. Attention

2.3.3. Working memory

2.3.4. Semantic memory

2.3.5. Prospective memory

2.3.6. Procedural memory

2.3.7. Spatial cognition

2.3.8. Language comprehension

2.3.9. Executive functioning

2.4. Anthropometry & movement control

2.4.1. Anthropometry

2.4.2. Movement control

2.4.3. Strength

2.5. Summary

2.6. Recommended readings and links

2.6.1. Readings

2.6.2. Links

ch. 3 Individual differences

3.1. Dispelling the myth: Older adults are not all alike

3.2. Sources of individual differences

3.2.1. Age

3.2.2. Gender

3.2.3. Culture and ethnicity

3.2.4. Socio-economic status

3.2.5. Work and employment

3.2.6. Literacy

3.2.7. Health status

3.2.8. Functional status

3.2.9. Family structures

3.2.10. Sexual orientation and gender identity

3.3. Aging into vs. aging with a disability

3.4. Why accommodating individual differences is important to design

3.5. Recommended readings and links

ch. 4 Existing and emerging technology

4.1. Older adults as technology consumers

4.1.1. Technology use patterns

4.1.2. Attitudes towards technology

4.1.3. Models of technology use and adoption

4.1.4. Motivation

4.1.5. Technology generations

4.2. Variability

4.2.1. Age, socioeconomic status, and location

4.3. Existing and emerging technologies

4.3.1. Emerging technologies: Incrementally vs. radically new

4.3.2. The implications of continual change

4.4. Summary

4.5. Recommended readings

ch. 5 Basic principles of design

5.1. Design philosophies

5.1.1. User-centered design

5.1.2. Accessible, inclusive, and universal design

5.1.3. Modular/personalized/customized

5.2. Defining users and needs

5.2.1. Design research

5.3. Development

5.3.1. Concept generation

5.3.2. Prototyping

5.3.3. Standards and heuristics

5.3.4. Iterative design

5.4. Methods and tools

5.4.1. Interviews

5.4.2. Observations

5.4.3. Task analysis

5.4.4. Heuristic analysis

5.4.5. Cognitive walkthrough

5.4.6. User studies

5.5. Implementation and dissemination

5.5.1. Initial deployment

5.5.2. Long-term use

5.6. Guidelines for the design process

5.7. Recommended readings and links

5.7.1. Readings

5.7.2. Links

ch. 6 Involving older adults in design research

6.1. Considerations when conducting research with older adults

6.2. Sampling issues

6.2.1. Representative samples

6.2.2. Sample size

6.2.3. Inclusion/exclusion criteria

6.3. Participant recruitment and retention

6.3.1. Recruitment

6.3.2. Retention

6.4. Issues to consider when developing a research protocol

6.4.1. General issues in protocol development

6.4.1.1. Study content

6.4.1.2. Dosage and duration

6.4.1.3. Delivery modality and study setting

6.4.1.4. Pilot testing and standardization

6.4.1.5. Staffing issues

6.4.1.6. Protection of human subjects

6.5. Measurement

6.6. Guidelines for including older adults in design research

6.7. Recommended readings and links

6.7.1. Readings

6.7.2. Links

ch. 7 Interface design and the user experience

7.1. Broad considerations in the design of interfaces

7.1.1. Navigating interfaces

7.1.2. Breadth vs. depth for organizing pathways

7.1.3. Minimizing steps

7.1.4. Consistency and compatibility

7.1.5. Error avoidance and recovery

7.2. Aesthetics and the user experience

7.3. Elements of interfaces: Issues to consider

7.3.1. Selecting input elements

7.3.2. Selecting output elements

7.3.3. Selecting control elements

7.4. Guidelines

7.5. Recommended readings

ch. 8 Instructional design

8.1. Need for instruction

8.1.1. Myths about older adults' learning interests and abilities

8.1.2. A systems approach to training

8.2. Principles of instruction

8.3. Specific considerations for the design of instructions

8.3.1. Cognitive considerations

8.3.2. Learning tasks

8.3.3. Pacing

8.3.4. Organization of training materials

8.3.5. Temporal spacing

8.3.6. Adaptive training

8.3.7. Feedback

8.4. Performance assessment

8.5. General guidelines and recommendations

8.6. Recommended readings and links

8.6.1. Readings

8.6.2. Links

ch. 9 Transportation

9.1. Driving

9.1.1. Older driver statistics

9.1.2. Challenges for older drivers

9.1.2.1. Left turn maneuvers

9.1.2.2. Wrong-way driving

9.1.2.3. Night driving

9.1.3. Solutions

9.1.3.1. Changing the roadway

9.1.3.2. Changing the vehicle

9.1.3.3. Changing the person

9.2. Personal mobility

9.2.1. Statistics

9.2.2. Challenges

9.2.3. Solutions

9.3. Negotiating public transportation environments

9.3.1. Challenges

9.3.2. Solutions

9.3.2.1. Wayfinding

9.3.2.2. Fatigue

9.3.2.3. Difficulty using airport technology and equipment

9.3.2.4. Challenges using airport amenities

9.4. Conclusions

9.5. Recommended readings

ch. 10 Healthcare technologies

10.1. Unique challenges within healthcare

10.1.1. Stress

10.1.2. Just-in-time learning

10.1.3. Technology support requirements

10.1.4. Care coordination

10.1.5. Privacy concerns

10.1.6. Multiple user groups

10.1.7. Healthcare technologies

10.2. Healthcare devices

10.2.1. Challenges: Access, attitudes, and usability

10.2.2. Potential design solutions

10.2.3. Product maintenance

10.2.4. Hazard awareness and warnings

10.2.4.1. Hazard awareness

10.2.4.2. Hazard warnings

10.3. Health apps, websites, and wearables

10.3.1. Challenges with healthcare apps, websites, and wearables

10.3.2. Solutions for healthcare apps, websites, and wearables

10.4. Patient portals

10.4.1. Challenges with patient portals

10.4.2. Solutions to patient portals

10.5. Telehealth systems

10.5.1. Challenges with telehealth systems

10.5.2. Solutions to telehealth systems

10.6. Conclusions

10.7. Recommended readings

ch. 11 Living environments

11.1. Aging in place

11.2. Living arrangements

11.2.1. Independent living

11.2.2. Assisted living communities

11.2.3. Skilled nursing residences

11.2.4. Combinations

11.3. Challenges of aging in place

11.3.1. Caring for oneself

11.3.2. Caring for others

11.3.3. Caring for the home

11.4. Solutions to aging in place challenges

11.4.1. Person solutions

11.4.2. Environmental design solutions

11.4.3. Technology design solutions

11.5. Summary

11.6. Recommended readings and links

11.6.1. Readings

11.6.2. Links

ch.

12 Work and volunteer activities

12.1. Changes in workers and jobs: An overview

12.2. Demographics of older workers

12.3. Myths and attitudes towards older workers

12.4. Workplace trends

12.4.1. Emphasis on knowledge work

12.4.2. Teamwork

12.4.3. Changes in organizational structures

12.4.4. Telework

12.4.5. Increased emphasis on the workers for training

12.4.6. Changes in work-life balance and caregiving

12.5. Work challenges for older adults

12.6. The person

12.6.1. Improving P-E fit

12.7. Tools and the environment

12.7.1. Improving P-E fit

12.8. Job and task redesign

12.9. Summary

12.10. Recommended readings

ch. 13 Communication and social engagement

13.1. Social engagement and communication challenges

13.1.1. Social engagement challenges for older adults

13.1.2. Communication challenges for older adults

13.2. Community solutions

13.2.1. Age-friendly cities and communities

13.2.2. Age-friendly learning opportunities

13.3. Technology solutions

13.3.1. The potential of technology in aiding social engagement and communication

13.3.2. Assistive technologies

13.4. Training solutions

13.4.1. Older adults

13.4.2. Tips for people who interact with older adults

13.5. Summary

13.6. Recommended readings and links

13.6.1. Readings

13.6.2. Links

ch. 14 Leisure activities

14.1. What older people do for fun and relaxation

14.2. Media entertainment

14.2.1. Home movies & TV

14.2.1.1. Challenges

14.2.1.2. Solutions

14.2.2. Video games

14.2.2.1. Challenges

14.2.2.2. Solutions

14.2.3. Books

14.2.3.1. Challenges

14.2.3.2. Solutions

14.3. Sports, exercise, and outdoor activity

14.3.1. The value of physical exercise and being outside

14.3.2. Design to enhance involvement

14.3.2.1. Challenges

14.3.2.2. Solutions

Contents note continued: 14.4. Community participation and other hobbies

14.5. Conclusions

14.6. Recommended readings

ch. 15 Design challenges for the future

15.1. Technology trends

15.1.1. Miniaturization of products

15.1.2. Inter-product communication

15.1.3. Robotics

15.1.4. Semi-automated and automated transportation

15.1.5. Security and privacy

15.2. People trends

15.2.1. Cohort differences in abilities

15.2.2. More centenarians

15.2.3. Family structures

15.2.4. Diversity

15.3. Environmental and lifestyle trends

15.3.1. Homes

15.3.2. Work and commerce buildings

15.4. The role of user needs and desires

15.5. Summary: The persistence of good design.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781138053663

113805366X

9780367138189

0367138182

OCLC:

1078954167

Publisher Number:

99987581699