Table 2.
Authors | Application | Methods & Sample | Relevant Findings |
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Reichlin et al.10 | Decision support aid: Web-based interactive game for men with prostate cancer to aid in treatment decision making. | Alpha version tested with direct observation, survey, and focus groups with (n=13) post-treatment men. | Application reported as acceptable and useful, usability problems identified with some navigation elements, desire for sourcing statistical information and personalization. |
Fromme, et al11 | Screening Application: Tablet computer application for administering a 30-item quality of life survey | Assessed user requirements from oncologists, built application and conducted individual usability tests (n=7) along with semi-structured interviews. Also administered ‘ease-of use’ surveys to participants (n=60). | High degree of usability found – lower in older patients but still quite high overall. Some modifications required faster color indication of response option selection. Difficulties with tablet and stylus. |
Stoddard et al13 | Information search and retrieval application: Web site for smoking cessation. | Original application designed with usability experts and based on NCI guidelines. Defined critical tasks and observed subjects (n=5) attempt tasks. Used ‘Talk aloud’ approach. Modifications were made and another round of testing took place (n=7). Also administered 10-item satisfaction test to subjects. | Less than half the tasks were completed successfully, however after revisions almost 90% of tasks with a new group were completed successfully. Initial designs were based on input from usability experts but, when tested with patients, many problems were found. |