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Usability Study of the CICERONE App for Telemonitoring COPD Patients

Authors:
Patricia Camacho Magriñán
Daniel Sánchez Morillo
Regla Moreno Mellado
Eva Vázquez Gandullo
Alfonso Marín Andreu
Antonio León Jiménez

Keywords: COPD; Usability; Telemonitoring; Telemedicine; Exacerbation.

Abstract:
Telemedicine is a promising tool for the management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), but its implementation faces challenges related to, among other issues, patient acceptance and usability. In this context, the effectiveness of telemonitoring systems depends not only on their accuracy in predicting exacerbations but also on their ability to integrate intuitively and efficiently into users’ daily lives. The CICERONE project has developed a multimodal home telemonitoring system for COPD patients that collects data on symptoms, environmental parameters, lifestyle, and biomedical information. This work presents a study focused on the system’s usability, evaluated in three stages: a) initial testing of a mock-up with patients; b) functional trials with volunteers; and c) final testing with patients participating in the project. The development followed an iterative approach based on user feedback and evaluations using the System Usability Scale (SUS). The results highlight how iteration and user-centered design have improved the patient experience and optimized the system’s functionality. This study underscores the importance of usability in the design of telemonitoring tools to ensure their adoption and effectiveness in real clinical settings, promoting a more personalized and proactive approach to COPD management.

Pages: 88 to 93

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2025

Publication date: July 6, 2025

Published in: conference

ISBN: 978-1-68558-284-5

Location: Venice, Italy

Dates: from July 6, 2025 to July 10, 2025