Presentation
29. A Qualitative Evaluation of the Usability and Accessibility of Home COVID-19 Tests Among People with Disabilities
SessionPoster Session 1
DescriptionHome COVID-19 test kits are increasingly available in the United States, and efforts are underway to develop ones that are more accessible to people with disabilities (U.S. Access Board, 2023; Walsh et al., 2023; Wiley, 2022). The primary objective of this research was to assess the usability and accessibility of existing home COVID-19 tests among people with disabilities, with the aim of better understanding their needs and providing evidence for improved product design. A survey that included short-response questions about user experience with various home COVID-19 test kits was completed by 219 people with vision and mobility-related disabilities. A thematic analysis identified three overarching themes: Ease of Use, Privacy and Autonomy in Home COVID-19 Testing, and Recommendations for Improvement. The results of this study contribute to an increased understanding of how to design appropriate, accessible home COVID-19 test kits for people with disabilities.
Event Type
Poster
TimeWednesday, September 11th5:30pm - 6:30pm MST
LocationMcArthur Ballroom
Aerospace Systems
Cognitive Engineering & Decision Making
Computer Systems
Forensics Professional
Health Care
Human Performance Modeling
Individual Differences in Performance
Perception and Performance
Product Design
Safety
Training
Usability and System Evaluation
Extended Reality