Trent Matthias Supervisor Diana Steer OTL Instructor Adriano Cavalcanti PhD Patient Exercise Guide Occupational therapy app for carpal tunnel syndrome CTS Provides information on CTS recovery ID: 930506
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Interface Design for Carpal Tunnel Exercise Program
Trent MatthiasSupervisor: Diana Steer, OT/LInstructor: Adriano Cavalcanti, PhD
Slide2Patient Exercise Guide
Occupational therapy app for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)Provides information on CTS recoveryAssigns exercises for the user to regain strength and range of motion in the wristUses Android motion sensors to provide visual and haptic feedback of user movement
Slide3Motivation
CTS is the leading cause of hand surgeriesMany people do not have access to the necessary care for CTS recoveryThe market for health, fitness, and quality of life technology is growing
Slide4Project Methodology
Estimations – about 5 – 8 hours per weekMeeting with the client – Supervisor set few requirements but provided professional insightAgile Development – set requirements, did research, proposed designsImplementation/Testing – done throughout development
Slide5Technology
Android API Level 14 – compatible with 94% of Android devicesMotion sensors – accelerometer & magnetometerJava canvas – Used for exercise viewHand strap – custom-made mount for device
Slide6User Interface
The goal of the UI is to minimize confusionThe user needs to be able to traverse the app quickly and easilyAction bar is used to facilitate quick traversalLimiting the amount of screens limits the travel time
Slide7Splash Screen
Access to all major screensOnly appears when app is first opened
Slide8Exercise Selection
Uses a spinner to allow the pictures to fit
Slide9Recover
Will be able to save the max range of motion
Slide10Recover
Saves the user’s name to personalize the recover screen
Slide11Significant Findings
Release planning – Need to ensure device compatibility before releaseEasier navigation – Implement tabs and swiping User feedback – People want this app