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About Kerstin Denecke

Prof. Dr Kerstin Denecke is a professor of medical informatics and co-director of the Institute for Patient-Centred Digital Health at Bern University of Applied Sciences. Her research focuses, among other things, on issues relating to artificial intelligence. She also holds a BA in music and is continuing her studies in organ performance.

Entries by Kerstin Denecke

Development of an AI-based, level-oriented repertoire platform for music teachers

14. April 2026/in Professional Contribution EN, Transdisciplinary EN/by Kerstin Denecke

Comprehensive digital sheet music libraries or collections of teaching materials designed to support teachers in lesson planning have so far found little traction in instrumental and vocal tuition. In their project, Kerstin Denecke and Andrea Ferretti are investigating which criteria and features a repertoire platform would need to fulfil in order to offer added value […]

Simple, accessible, effective: How to achieve inclusive design of digital health solutions for older adults

Although there are numerous digital health solutions for older people, many of them do not adequately address the actual needs of this target group. To better understand the reasons for this, the Institute for Patient-centred Digital Health at BFH School of Engineering and Computer Science has brought together findings from the literature, expert knowledge and […]

Learning to Swipe Without Sight – Teaching Touch and Swipe Gestures on Smartphones to Blind and Severely Visually Impaired People

22. January 2026/in Digital Health EN, Professional Contribution EN/by Kerstin Denecke

A project funded by the Humane Digital Transformation initiative is redefining the concept of digital inclusion. Researchers have developed a mobile gesture learning aid that allows instructors who are blind or severely visually impaired to teach others with visual impairments the complex touch and swipe gestures required to use smartphones. The early results are highly […]

Key Factors for Successful Co-Design with People with Cognitive Impairments

15. January 2026/in Digital Health EN, Professional Contribution EN/by Kerstin Denecke

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. […]

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

29. September 2025/in Digital Health EN, Professional Contribution EN/by Kerstin Denecke

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

27. May 2025/in Digital Health EN, Professional Contribution EN/by Kerstin Denecke

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. […]