James McElligott

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Total Citations

185

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About

Dr. James McElligott is a leading researcher in health informatics and telemedicine, with a particular focus on designing accessible healthcare technologies for aging populations. His seminal work, "Designing Telemedicine Systems for Geriatric Patients: A Review of the Usability Studies" (2016), has garnered 185 citations and serves as a foundational reference for understanding the unique usability challenges faced by older adults in virtual care settings. Through this review, McElligott systematically identified critical barriers—such as interface complexity and sensory limitations—and proposed evidence-based design principles that have since shaped the development of more inclusive telemedicine platforms. His contributions extend beyond academia, influencing clinical guidelines and prompting healthcare institutions to prioritize user-centered design in their digital health rollouts. By bridging the gap between gerontology and human-computer interaction, McElligott has established himself as a pivotal voice in ensuring that the rapid expansion of telemedicine does not leave the geriatric population behind. His work continues to inspire researchers and practitioners striving to create equitable, usable healthcare technologies for an increasingly digital world.