ABSTRACT
Involving users in the evaluation of quality of life (QoL) technologies is as important as their participation in the initial user-centered design process. The National Science Foundation dešnes evaluation as “…a systematic investigation of the worth or merit of an object” (Westat 2002, p. 3). This dešnition places the focus on conducting evaluations for action-related reasons, such that data gathered and information gleaned can be used to facilitate decisions about a course of action. Evaluation of QoL technologies provides evidence regarding whether project goals and objectives are met. It also enables assessment of the št among different features and functionalities of the technology in relation to the user and the task in a given environment.
