Essays about: "care for senior citizens"

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1. 1. Walk with me : An iterative design process involving senior citizens in the making of a persuasive eHealth system

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för informatik

   Author : Semra Dedinja; [2019]
   Keywords : eHealth; persuasive technology; senior citizens; physical activity; iterative design process;

   Abstract : Digitization of data offers more opportunities for future health and medicine care due to the availability of information technology in our everyday lives. Several studies have provided us with insights in designing persuasive eHealth services, but only a few studies have investigated the design of a persuasive eHealth application by using presently available smartphones and while including the target group. READ MORE

3. 2. Patients knowledge about caries prevention and oral hygiene - a comparative study

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för odontologi

   Author : Sofie Karlsson; Fredrika Lundberg Palm; [2018]
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   Abstract : Background: The caries aetiology is individual and multifactorial, and even though common causes are known to professionals, patients still suffer from the disease. The aim of this study was to investigate if the patient care education of today is optimal. READ MORE

4. 3. Aging-in-place with ICT : A qualitative study of senior citizen users’ perception and acceptance towards Smart home technology

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)

   Author : Magdalena Gudmundsson; [2017]
   Keywords : Smart home technology; aging-in-place; Information and Communication Technology ICT ; senior citizen; assistance technology; user acceptance; E-health; UTAUT2;

   Abstract : This is a qualitative, interpretive research study of how six senior citizens’ aged 70-85 describe their use and need of Smart home technology for their independent living and welfare. Data was collected through technology probing and interviews. Data analysis was done using a thematic method. READ MORE

5. 4. NavMem UI Development

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

   Author : Petter Bergeling; [2015]
   Keywords : Smartphones; Navigation; NavMem; EU project; Iterative Design Process; User-driven; User-centered; Prototyping; Design for Elderly; Usability; User Interface; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The elderly population within the European Union is growing where as the amount of caregivers is not. The objective of the NavMem project is to make older citizens more self-sufficient and confident specifically while traveling on foot. This could potentially lead to a more active and social life while decreasing the need of senior citizen care. READ MORE

6. 5. Experience of Oral Care among Elderly in Nursing Homes

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Tandläkarutbildning

   Author : Salmah Buiyan; Nongfei Sheng; [2014]
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   Abstract : Life expectancy among the elderly has been improving for decades and edentulousness is constantly decreasing among the senior citizens. The steady decrease of tooth loss among the elderly is a challenge to the dental profession due to the increased demand of oral care. READ MORE