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Entries by Kerstin Denecke

An app for treating ulcers – technology does not heal all wounds

What functions does an app need to have in order to provide meaningful support for wound therapy? An interdisciplinary team from Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH) investigated this question. The project was funded as part of the “Humane Digital Transformation” programme. A needs analysis was carried out based on a human-centred design approach. This […]

Responsibility and Risk: Generative AI in Patient-Centred Healthcare Applications

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming digital healthcare applications, particularly those involving direct patient interaction. However, this progress brings new risks, ranging from misinformation and data privacy issues to unrealistic user expectations. The question is: how can these challenges be addressed? Digital health applications based on generative AI offer patients better access to health information. […]

Care@home: Core Competencies for Home-Based Treatment

Care@home is a care model where patients with acute illnesses are treated in their home environment. This approach presents healthcare professionals with new challenges and requires special competencies. Healthcare is facing a paradigm shift: Care@home, the treatment of patients with acute illnesses in their own homes, is gaining increasing importance [1] . In the psychiatric […]

Inclusive Design of Digital Health Solutions for Older Adults

Digital health solutions utilize evidence-based approaches for prevention, treatment, and health promotion. To minimize inequalities, they must be accessible and comprehensible for diverse user groups. The project by Kerstin Denecke and Beatrice Kaufmann develops design heuristics for digital solutions specifically for older adults. Health Literacy and Digital Health Interventions Health literacy is the ability to […]