Including users in the evaluation process of assistive technology: Applied methods and techniques

Abstract

This paper’s goal is to identify the different methods and techniques of assistive technology evaluation with users with disabilities, focusing on the post-design phase. As a method, we carried out a literature review regarding user-centered design and assistive technology. For the data analysis strategy, we followed three stages: 1- Descriptive analysis (based on the information provided by the authors); 2- Grouping methods and techniques by similarity; 3- Quantitative analysis (based on the incidence of the methods and techniques found. As a result, were identified 20 evaluation methods and techniques. The highest incidence were: survey, questionnaires, interviews and focus groups.