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Design, delivery and improvement processes in healthcare is of great challenge due to increasing pressures on healthcare systems alongside inherent complexities, resulting in limited benefits or unforeseen consequences. A recent Systems... more
This paper will profile the Alzheimer 100 project and illustrate design practice utilised in a health context. More specifically the paper will discuss: · Co-design: The approach used by design consultancy thinkpublic to involve a... more
Over the last century, our planet has become far more urbanized, with cities growing and evolving at unprecedented levels. Undeniably we find society struggling with the many crises that have arrived in recent decades. The complexity of... more
The biopsychosocial model is among the most influential frameworks for human-centered health improvement but has faced significant criticism-both conceptual and pragmatic. This paper extends and fundamentally restructures the... more
Digital technologies have now become a means of facilitating and empowering information and communication, having on touch-screen devices a reality that, although still recent, already has a considerable impact in today's society.... more
Using visuals to communicate with young patients is an effective alternative to the complexity of verbal or written information. However, producing communication materials for paediatric rehabilitation patients is difficult. How can... more
The biopsychosocial model is among the most influential frameworks for human-centered health improvement but has faced significant criticism-both conceptual and pragmatic. This paper extends and fundamentally restructures the... more
BITENCOURT, Fábio (Red.). BRASIL. Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária. Conforto Ambiental em Estabelecimentos Assistenciais de Saúde / Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária. Brasília: Anvisa - Agência Nacional de Vigilância... more
Much of the current research on ageing-related technologies, tools, and services has focused on issues related to supporting mainly the physical health and well-being of seniors. There is, however, a growing need for better support for... more
Minha investigação, desenvolvida ao longo dos cinco anos no Programa Doutoral em Design da Universidade de Aveiro (2016-2021), tratou da relação entre o envelhecimento e o estigma produzido pelas ajudas técnicas (bengalas, muletas e... more
The sustainable development goals (SDGs) were introduced by the United Nations in 2016 to replace the millennium development goals. This paper examines the impact of integrating these goals within a design challenge, as part of a level 3... more
Proton U is the first mobile application designed for pediatric cancer patients to learn about proton therapy. The poster describes how a physician and child life specialist (CLS) from a proton therapy center partnered with faculty and... more
Background and aims It has been proven that humans have a preference for picture-based information, yet there is a significant lack of well-designed, accurate, purpose-created health education materials for children. It is hypothesised... more
Current health-care systems are confronted with progressively complex demands: ageing populations, growing drug ineffectiveness, health mis/disinformation and access to comprehensive services are just a few of the challenges faced today.... more
Poor communication in health is a persistent problem. Transient conversations, extreme time constraints, stress, trauma, clinical factors and the restrictive environment make effective communication between health professionals and... more