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Designing a web interface tailored to older breast cancer patients
Schep, Laura (2024) Designing a web interface tailored to older breast cancer patients.
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| Embargo date: | 11 March 2026 |
| Abstract: | Currently, online information provided on the topic of breast cancer is designed in a one-size-fits all format. The way in which information is displayed is the same for all users, despite their needs and preferences. Nevertheless, this way of information provision is only effective on a handful of patients. Older patients, aged 70 and above, are one of the patient groups that is negatively impacted by the current way of information provision. As they experience both cognitive and sensory limitations which impact, amongst others, the ability to find, comprehend and recall information. Within this graduation project, research is done to provide insight on how to design an online informational platform that is tailored to older breast cancer patients. Throughout the course of the research, multiple methods were deployed to gain insight into the needs and preferences of the target audience. Each phase resulted in an iteration of so-called “design guidelines”, which provided an overview of all findings. The used methods include background research in which literature was used to gain knowledge on the known needs of the patients. In addition, the current state of the art was analysed to determine to what extent patient needs are met by existing websites. By use of a survey, the first data was acquired on the preferences of the patient group in terms of the interface design. This knowledge was deepened through the conduction of co-creation sessions, which allowed for elaborate conversation with the patients. Multiple variations and iterations of the design were made, during different phases of the research. These concepts resulted in a final design, which was translated into a working prototype. The designed platform was tested with the target audience through evaluating user tests. The platform was generally found to fit the needs and preferences of the users, despite the need for mainly functional improvements. This research has provided insight into what is needed when designing a platform for older breast cancer patients. The platform should guide users in terms of navigation, include self-paced and representative information and be clear, calm and consistent in the design. Moreover, the research gives input in the methods used to design platforms that are tailored to a specific target audience. When designing, researchers should aim to bridge the gap between literature and users through a high level of user involvement and the use of design guidelines which are iterated upon. By applying the findings of this research, holistic designs of informational platforms can be created to better fit the needs and preferences of patient groups. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
| Faculty: | EEMCS: Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science |
| Subject: | 01 general works, 70 social sciences in general |
| Programme: | Creative Technology BSc (50447) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/98486 |
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