User-Centered Design of Neuropsychological eHealth Interventions

The development of eHealth applications for mental health interventions offers significant potential for enhancing accessibility and cost-effectiveness. This study investigates the usability and user-centered design of eHealth interventions, emphasizing the need to take neuropsychological considerations into account during the development process of an interface. We evaluated various eHealth applications using modified Nielsen’s Usability Heuristics. The findings demonstrate a lack of emphasis on the specific cognitive and perceptual needs of users with Alzheimer’s, schizophrenia, or major depressive disorder. Provided recommendations aim to make eHealth applications more user tailored. Our research highlights the need for a thoughtful approach to a design that ensures effective and accessible mental eHealth apps.