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Format:

Book

Title:

Designing for older adults : principles and creative human factors approaches / Arthur D. Fisk [and others].

Edition:

2nd ed.

Publisher, Date:

Description:

xx, 277 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Summary:

This guide provides a practical introduction to human engineering and the older adult. It considers the subject primarily from an engineering psychology perspective, heavily grounded in today's scientific knowledge.

Series:

Human factors & aging series

Human factors & aging series.

Subjects:

Human engineering.

Older people.

Other Author:

Fisk, Arthur D.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-255) and indexes.

Contents:

Toward better design for older adults -- Characteristics of older adult users -- Guiding the design process -- Improving perception of information -- Design of input and output devices -- Interface design -- Design of training and instructional programs -- Making the work environment age-friendly -- Maximizing the usefulness and usability of healthcare technologies -- Transportation -- Designing accommodations for aging-in-place -- Involving older adults in research and usability studies -- Conducting focus groups with older adults -- Statistical considerations in usability testing -- Task analysis and error prediction -- GOMS modeling for older adults -- Multimedia design -- Synthesis and comments.

Web Site:

Table of contents

LCCN:

2009003837

ISBN:

9781420080551

1420080555

Other Number:

271773115

System Availability:

1

Current Holds:

0

# Local items:

1

Control Number:

239251

# Local items in:

1

# System items in:

1

Call Number:

620.82 Designin