TY - JOUR
T1 - Developing brain-computer interfaces from a user-centered perspective
T2 - Assessing the needs of persons with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, caregivers, and professionals
AU - Liberati, Giulia
AU - Pizzimenti, Alessia
AU - Simione, Luca
AU - Riccio, Angela
AU - Schettini, Francesca
AU - Inghilleri, Maurizio
AU - Mattia, Donatella
AU - Cincotti, Febo
PY - 2015/9/1
Y1 - 2015/9/1
N2 - By focus group methodology, we examined the opinions and requirements of persons with ALS, their caregivers, and health care assistants with regard to developing a brain-computer interface (BCI) system that fulfills the user's needs. Four overarching topics emerged from this analysis: 1) lack of information on BCI and its everyday applications; 2) importance of a customizable system that supports individuals throughout the various stages of the disease; 3) relationship between affectivity and technology use; and 4) importance of individuals retaining a sense of agency. These findings should be considered when developing new assistive technology. Moreover, the BCI community should acknowledge the need to bridge experimental results and its everyday application.
AB - By focus group methodology, we examined the opinions and requirements of persons with ALS, their caregivers, and health care assistants with regard to developing a brain-computer interface (BCI) system that fulfills the user's needs. Four overarching topics emerged from this analysis: 1) lack of information on BCI and its everyday applications; 2) importance of a customizable system that supports individuals throughout the various stages of the disease; 3) relationship between affectivity and technology use; and 4) importance of individuals retaining a sense of agency. These findings should be considered when developing new assistive technology. Moreover, the BCI community should acknowledge the need to bridge experimental results and its everyday application.
KW - Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
KW - Brain-computer interfaces
KW - User-centered approach
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U2 - 10.1016/j.apergo.2015.03.012
DO - 10.1016/j.apergo.2015.03.012
M3 - Article
C2 - 25959328
AN - SCOPUS:84928896650
VL - 50
SP - 139
EP - 146
JO - Applied Ergonomics
JF - Applied Ergonomics
SN - 0003-6870
ER -