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The "Free from housing accessibility problems" app

Jonsson, Oskar LU orcid ; Slaug, Björn LU orcid ; Haak, Maria LU ; Mårtensson, Knut LU ; Schmidt, Steven M. LU orcid ; Oswald, Frank ; Rimland, Joseph M. ; Tomsone, Signe LU ; Svensson, Torbjörn LU and Iwarsson, Susanne LU (2016) 3rd International Conference on Universal Design, UD 2016 In Studies in Health Technology and Informatics 229. p.567-570
Abstract

The present study concerns the development of a computerized tool targeting housing accessibility issues. A user-centered approach involving professionals from the housing sector and senior citizens from four European countries resulted in a fully functional prototype of a mobile application (app) including an apartment database. The app raises awareness on housing accessibility and has the potential to support decision making and strengthen all citizens regardless of functional capacity to be more active in their endeavors for a satisfying housing solution. Further refinements and additional features are needed to enhance the potential benefits; they include addressing potential challenges facing senior citizens, developing interactive... (More)

The present study concerns the development of a computerized tool targeting housing accessibility issues. A user-centered approach involving professionals from the housing sector and senior citizens from four European countries resulted in a fully functional prototype of a mobile application (app) including an apartment database. The app raises awareness on housing accessibility and has the potential to support decision making and strengthen all citizens regardless of functional capacity to be more active in their endeavors for a satisfying housing solution. Further refinements and additional features are needed to enhance the potential benefits; they include addressing potential challenges facing senior citizens, developing interactive features that allow users to provide input and adapting to different national contexts to make the app applicable for the European market.

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keywords
Ageing, Housing provision, ICT products, Social innovations, User involvement
host publication
Universal Design 2016: Learning from the Past, Designing for the Future - Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Universal Design, UD 2016
series title
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
volume
229
pages
4 pages
publisher
IOS Press
conference name
3rd International Conference on Universal Design, UD 2016
conference location
York, United Kingdom
conference dates
2016-08-21 - 2016-08-24
external identifiers
  • scopus:84988486117
  • wos:000390308100074
ISSN
09269630
18798365
ISBN
9781614996835
DOI
10.3233/978-1-61499-684-2-567
project
INNOVAGE - User driven housing for older people
language
English
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yes
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