Inclusive mobile interface for critical event detection: a gerontechnology and connected health approach
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https://doi.org/10.61273/neyart.v4i1.198Keywords:
Older adults, Digital divide, Universal design, Connected healthAbstract
Given the growth of the elderly population in recent years, there is a need for technological solutions to help mitigate the digital divide and inequality among older adults. This paper describes the development of Custos, a user-centered mobile application for monitoring and fall detection. The main objective was to develop an inclusive and optimized interface that minimizes technological exclusion and improves incident notifications. Through the implementation of the Flutter software architecture, visual adaptability modules and a high-priority notification system were established to centralize immediate decision-making. The application was developed under the usability principles of the ISO 9241-110 standard. It is concluded that a system based on universal design provides security and autonomy, facilitating communication with family members or caregivers in the event of a fall and improving the quality of life in the connected health ecosystem.
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