Accepted for/Published in: Journal of Medical Internet Research
Date Submitted: Oct 6, 2020
Date Accepted: Apr 2, 2021
Agent-oriented goal models in developing information systems supporting physical activity among adolescents – combining literature review and expert interviews: a pilot study
ABSTRACT
Background:
Information and communication technologies (ICT) are becoming more and more popular in supporting the fight against the low physical activity levels among adolescents. However, several solutions lack of evidence-based content. Therefore, there is a need to identify important features that have potential to efficiently and consistently support physical activity of adolescents in ICT solutions.
Objective:
The main aim is to create evidence-based models for ICT solutions supporting physical activity through combining scientific evidence from literature and health experts. In addition, we test the suitability of agent-oriented goal models in such modelling process.
Methods:
Literature review in the Pubmed Database was conducted to identify evidence-based functional, quality and emotional goals that have previously proven to be relevant in supporting physical activities by ICT solutions among youth. For presenting identified goals, agent-oriented goal models were created. These models were used for collaboration with health experts to receive their input on the topic and suggestions for improvements. Based on the feedback received from the experts, the initial goal models were improved. In addition, feedback about the method used was gathered from experts.
Results:
The results indicated that agent-oriented goal modelling is a suitable method for merging information from literature and experts. One strength of agent-oriented goals models is that they enable to present emotional requirements together with quality and functional requirements. Another strength is the possibility to present results from a literature review in a systematic way and use them in communication process with stakeholders. Agent-oriented goal models that were created were easy to understand for health experts without previous experience in requirements engineering which facilitates and supports the collaboration with non-technical stakeholders.
Conclusions:
We believe that agent-oriented goal models help requirements engineers and developers to provide more efficient ICT solutions for supporting physical activity among adolescents in the future.
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