Authors:
Christina Cesar Praça Brasil
;
José Eurico de Vasconcelos Filho
;
Daniele de Araújo Oliveira Carlos
;
Thiago de Oliveira Magalhães
and
Raimunda Magalhães da Silva
Affiliation:
Universidade de Fortaleza, Brazil
Keyword(s):
Voice, Mobile Technology, mHealth, Evaluation Studies, Content Analysis.
Related
Ontology
Subjects/Areas/Topics:
Biomedical Engineering
;
Cloud Computing
;
Distributed and Mobile Software Systems
;
e-Health
;
Health Engineering and Technology Applications
;
Health Information Systems
;
Mobile Technologies
;
Mobile Technologies for Healthcare Applications
;
Neural Rehabilitation
;
Neurotechnology, Electronics and Informatics
;
Platforms and Applications
;
Software Engineering
Abstract:
This study aims to describe the development of an app for mobile devices to assist voice professionals in the
management of vocal health. The research was held in two phases, from November 2014 to December 2015:
1) literature review and app stores search and 2) laboratory design, development and usability test. The
multimedia feature was chosen for the app design and development, since it favours a motivating and dynamic
environment. Teachers, when participating in the usability test, handled the tool for a few hours and issued
their opinions. Data were analysed based on content analysis in the thematic mode. The results show the
feasibility of the tool development to support and assist professionals in the care of their voice and open new
perspectives to show that, in health promotion, technology can create new alternatives for health education
and care, empowering the users.