Empirical evaluation of intelligent mobile user interfaces in healthcare

Abstract

The users of mobile healthcare applications are not all the same, and there may be considerable variation in their requirements. In order for the application to be attractive to potential adopters, the interface should be very convenient and straightforward to use, and easy to learn. One way to accomplish this is with an intelligent mobile user interface (IMUI), so that the application can be readily adapted to suit user preferences. This paper presents the results of adapting the IMUI for the various user stereotypes and contexts in the healthcare environment. We begin with a context model of the healthcare domain and an analysis of user needs, and then proceed to solution analysis, followed by product design, development, and user testing in a real environment. In terms of IMUI design, we focus on adapting the MUI features for users in the healthcare context, either at design time or at runtime. © 2014 Springer International Publishing.