Accepted for/Published in: Interactive Journal of Medical Research
Date Submitted: Dec 30, 2022
Open Peer Review Period: Dec 30, 2022 - Feb 24, 2023
Date Accepted: Aug 21, 2023
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The development of a quality criteria core set for virtual reality applications suitable for seniors
ABSTRACT
Background:
Virtual Reality (VR) applications are becoming increasingly important, also for the target group of senior citizens. VR technologies can lead to a better way of life for older people by maintaining or improving their abilities. Through the use of VR applications, senior citizens experience an innovative technology that can have an effect on physical and mental functions. A targeted and user-oriented VR development is essential for a positive effect. In order to be able to carry out future VR developments for senior citizens according to their needs, a guideline was developed.
Objective:
To develop a core set of quality criteria for user-centred VR application development for the target group of senior citizens.
Methods:
The multi-step qualitative study design includes a systematic literature research, a framework analysis and the implementation of expert workshops. The results were systematised and classified in the individual steps.
Results:
The findings obtained in an iterative process represent the quality criteria core set for senior-friendly VR applications. The quality criteria core set is divided into two parts, so that the criteria were described in detail in their respective categories.
Conclusions:
Due to the constant development of VR technology and the heterogeneous requirements of the target group of senior citizens, the results of the quality criteria core set must be evaluated individually. Nevertheless, the core set of quality criteria provides a guideline for taking individual aspects into account for user-oriented VR development.
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