PAR: Towards a Reference Architecture for Accessible Platforms in Respiratory Therapies

Marco Santórum; Mayra Carrión-Toro; David Morales-Martínez; Verónica Maldonado-Garcés; Gloria Acosta-Vargas; Patricia Acosta-Vargas

doi:10.3390/app14020840

PAR: Towards a Reference Architecture for Accessible Platforms in Respiratory Therapies

Marco Santórum^*, Mayra Carrión-Toro, David Morales-Martínez, Verónica Maldonado-Garcés, Gloria Acosta-Vargas, Patricia Acosta-Vargas^*

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Abstract

This article focuses on the Accessible Platform for Respiratory Therapies (PAR), designed according to the iPlus methodology with the application of usability and accessibility criteria, following the guidelines of WCAG 2.1. PAR aims to improve the quality of life for individuals with lung diseases by providing therapeutic education to patients in respiratory recovery. This approach aligns with Sustainable Development Goals 3, 4, and 10 and follows a user-centered design, facilitating access to treatments and techniques to enhance pulmonary function. Additionally, the platform promotes the education and training of professionals in respiratory therapies, reducing disparities in access to healthcare. Sustainability is strengthened by integrating telemedicine technologies, improving efficiency, and reducing costs. Implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 ensures accessibility and usability for all individuals, including those with disabilities. The combination of WCAG 2.1 and the CSUQ questionnaire not only ensures accessibility but also contributes to sustainability and overall improvement of the user experience, even for individuals with cognitive disabilities.

Original language	English
Article number	840
Journal	Applied Sciences (Switzerland)
Volume	14
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3390/app14020840
State	Published - 19 Jan 2024

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Funding

The authors would like to thank the \u201CCorporaci\u00F3n Ecuatoriana para el Desarrollo de la Investigaci\u00F3n y Academia\u2014CEDIA\u201D for the support of this research work, through the I+D+I-XVII-2022-27 program, especially for the funding of the project: \u201CPlataforma digital para educaci\u00F3n terap\u00E9utica accesible hacia las necesidades de rehabilitaci\u00F3n respiratoria\u201D and INI.PAV.23.01.

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Corporación Ecuatoriana para el Desarrollo de la Investigación y la Academia
Secretaría de Estado de Investigacion, Desarrollo e Innovacion	XVII-2022-27
Secretaría de Estado de Investigacion, Desarrollo e Innovacion

Keywords

COVID-19
CSUQ
accessible
respiratory rehabilitation
sustainability
telerehabilitation
therapeutic education
usable

UN SDGs

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