Voice-Activated Self-Monitoring Application (VoiS): Perspectives from People with Diabetes and Hypertension

Presentation Time: 04:00 PM - 04:15 PM

Abstract Keywords: Tracking and Self-management Systems, Mobile Health, Usability, Self-care/Management/Monitoring
Primary Track: Applications
Programmatic Theme: Consumer Health Informatics

This paper describes the development and usability test processes of the voice-activated self-monitoring (VoiS) application which is purposed to support the self-management of people with both diabetes and hypertension. VoiS is an innovative, theory-driven mobile app on a smart speaker platform to support people with coexisting diabetes and hypertension to self-monitor blood pressures, glucose levels, and health behaviors routinely and conveniently, and to improve the quality of communication with healthcare providers. The prototype of VoiS includes voice interaction with Amazon Alexa and data representation using smartphones (iOS and Android). A total of 14 people with coexisting diabetes and hypertension participated in usability testing. After completing a range of tasks individually, testers participated in group interviews. We used a survey based on the Technology Acceptance Model to measure the ease of use and perceived usefulness of VoiS. All interviews were recorded and transcribed, and then common themes were extracted. Participants found VoiS to be easy to use and useful.

Speaker(s):
Li Yang, MSM
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Author(s):
Hyunkyoung Oh, PhD - University of Wisconsin Milwaukee; Li Yang, MSM - UWM School of Information Studies; Tala Abu Zahra, BSN - UWM School of Nursing; Masud Rabbani, B.Sc. - Marquette University; Shiyu Tian, MS - Marquette University; Adib Ahmed Anik, B.Sc. - Marquette University; Paramita Basak Upama, MS - Marquette University; Min Sook Park, PhD - UWM School of Information Studies; Jake Luo, PhD - UWM College of Engineering & Applied Science; Evelyn Chan, MD - Medical College of Wisconsin; Jeff Whittle, MD - Medical College of Wisconsin; Sheikh Iqbal Ahamed, PhD - Marquette University;