Table 3 Summary of ideal feedback features for a future wearable device coupled with an interactive user interface
Feedback features | Examples |
|---|---|
Showing achievement/progress | – Showing how many days the user has completed goals – Comparison to the day before/ prior session – Showing if the user completes the daily/weekly goal (e.g., completion ring, bar) – Showing percentage of improvement compared to the nonaffected side |
Rewards | – Smiley faces/starts/coins/badges – Encouraging words (e.g., nice job, way to go) – Point system – Leaderboard: the user’s ranking compared to other users |
Feedback on desired/undesired movement patterns | – Video demonstrations on desired/undesired movement patterns – Reminders while performing undesired movement patterns |
Formats | – Charts/ graphs – Numerical data (e.g., scores, grades) |