People with cognitive impairments can actively shape digital applications when their lived experiences are included from the very beginning. In collaboration with the TRANSfair Foundation, we conducted participatory workshops with employees to identify requirements for a digital support tool in everyday working life. Our experience shows that true digital participation starts with the requirements-gathering process. […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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