UID:
kobvindex_INT0000458
Format:
xx, 277 pages :
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illustrations, charts, tables ;
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24 x 16.5 cm.
Edition:
2nd edition.
ISBN:
9781420080551 (hbk.)
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1420080555 (hbk.)
Series Statement:
Human factors & aging series
Content:
MACHINE-GENERATED SUMMARY NOTE: "The first edition of this primer broke ground as an easily accessible source of information on designing for older adults. In this second edition, the authors have revised and updated each of the original chapters, added a new section of tutorials, and provided updated recommended readings. New in the Second Edition: - Two new applications chapters: Transportation and Aging-in-Place - New Tutorials section provides hands-on guidance for critical issues - Re-organization of Design Guidelines section allows for better flow of topics The new Tutorials section begins by focusing on general issues that need to be considered when involving older adults generally in research and usability studies and more specifically in focus group studies. It elucidates statistical considerations relevant to user testing with older adults and modeling approaches such as task analysis, error prediction, and GOMS analysis. Given the prevalence of multimedia in today's world, the authors include a tutorial on design considerations for multimedia products in general but especially for older adults. Meet the Needs of Older Adults through Proper Design. Reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of the field, this multidisciplinary author team translates a vast array of academic literature into guidelines without losing its strong grounding in science. They discuss the role the field of human factors plays in creating technology that is effective and safe to use. This book provides information specific enough to be immediately applicable yet general enough to be relevant to technologies of the future."
Note:
MACHINE-GENERATED CONTENTS NOTE: Preface to the second edition -- Preface to the first edition -- About the authors -- Author contact information -- FUNDAMENTALS: Toward Better Design for Older Adults -- Characteristics of Older Adult Users -- Guiding the Design Process -- DESIGN GUIDELINES: Improving Perception of Information -- Design of Input and Output Devices -- Interface Design. Developing Training and Instructional Programs -- EXEMPLAR APPLICATIONS: Making the Work Environment Age Friendly -- Maximizing the Usefulness and Usability of Health Care Technologies -- Transportation -- Designing Accommodations for Aging-in-Place -- TUTORIALS: Involving Older Adults in Research and Usability Studies -- Conducting Focus Groups with Older Adults -- Statistical Considerations -- Task Analysis and Error Prediction -- GOMS Modeling for Older Adults -- Multimedia Design -- CONCLUSION: Synthesis and Comments -- References -- Author Index -- Subject Index.
Language:
English
Keywords:
Handbooks and manuals
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