• Combining multivariate statistics and the think-aloud protocol to assess Human-Computer Interaction barriers in symptom checkers 

      Marco-Ruiz, Luis; Bønes, Erlend; de la Asuncion Gonzalez, Estela; Gabarron, Elia; Solis, Juan Carlos Aviles; Lee, Eunji; Traver, Vicente; Sato, Keiichi; Bellika, Johan Gustav (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-09-09)
      Symptom checkers are software tools that allow users to submit a set of symptoms and receive advice related to them in the form of a diagnosis list, health information or triage. The heterogeneity of their potential users and the number of different components in their user interfaces can make testing with end-users unaffordable. We designed and executed a two-phase method to test the respiratory ...
    • Dataset of motivational factors for using mobile health applications and systems 

      Henriksen, André; Issom, David-Zacharie; Woldaregay, Ashenafi Zebene; Pfuhl, Gerit; Årsand, Eirik; Sato, Keiichi; Hartvigsen, Gunnar (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-09-16)
      We created and carried out a cross-sectional anonymous structured questionnaire on what motivates users of mobile health applications and wearables to share their collected health related data. The questionnaire was distributed online in English, French, and Norwegian. In addition, a flyer with information of where to locate the online questionnaire was distributed during a Swiss health conference. ...
    • Expectations of users and non-users of wearable sensors and mobile health applications 

      Henriksen, André; Pfuhl, Gerit; Woldaregay, Ashenafi Zebene; Issom, David-Zacharie; Årsand, Eirik; Sato, Keiichi; Hartvigsen, Gunnar (Chapter; Bokkapittel, 2022-08-22)
      Patient self-management is vital to improved health outcomes for patients with chronic diseases. The objective of this study was to understand the role of wearable sensors in patients’ self-management. A survey encompassing factors related to motivation in mHealth was conducted. Ease of use and sensory accuracy was found most important when choosing a wearable. Manual registration of most health-related ...
    • Prototyping a Diet Self-management System for People with Diabetes with Cultural Adaptable User Interface Design 

      Lee, Eunji; Årsand, Eirik; Choi, Yoon-Hee; Østengen, Geir; Sato, Keiichi; Hartvigsen, Gunnar (Chapter; Bokkapittel, 2014-08-22)
      Diet management is a critical part of diabetes selfmanagement. This project developed a working prototype application on Android-based mobile phone called SMART CARB that assists people with diabetes to self-manage their diet. The system particularly focused on monitoring carbohydrate intake in order to control their blood glucose levels. The project was positioned as a research extension to the ...
    • Sorterius - An augmented reality app for encouraging outdoor physical activity for people with intellectual disabilities 

      Stellander, Magnus; Henriksen, André; Michalsen, Henriette; Anke, Audny; Ursin, Daniel; Martinez, Santiago; Pelagatti, Susanna; Sato, Keiichi; Haugland, Vebjørn; Johannessen, Erlend; Vidal, Juan Carlos Torrado; Hartvigsen, Gunnar (Chapter; Bokkapittel, 2022-08-22)
      Many with intellectual disabilities (ID) have difficulties adhering to current physical activity guidelines. The goal of this study was to develop a mobile app for assisting people with ID to be more physically active. We implemented a solution that combines the digital and real world using augmented reality (AR). Eight people working with people with ID (special education teachers, social workers, ...
    • User Expectations and Willingness to Share Self-Collected Health Data 

      Woldaregay, Ashenafi Zebene; Henriksen, André; Issom, David-Zacharie; Pfuhl, Gerit; Sato, Keiichi; Richard, Aude; Lovis, Christian; Årsand, Eirik; Rochat, Jessica; Hartvigsen, Gunnar (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020)
      The rapid improvement in mobile health technologies revolutionized what and how people can self-record and manage data. This massive amount of information accumulated by these technologies has potentially many applications beyond personal need, i.e. for public health. A challenge with collecting this data is to motivate people to share this data for the benefit of all. The purpose of this study is ...
    • User Expectations and Willingness to Share Self-collected Health Data 

      Woldaregay, Ashenafi Zebene; Henriksen, André; Issom, David-Zacharie; Pfuhl, Gerit; Sato, Keiichi; Richard, Aude; Lovis, Christian; Årsand, Eirik; Rochat, Jessica; Hartvigsen, Gunnar (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020)
      The rapid improvement in mobile health technologies revolutionized what and how people can self-record and manage data. This massive amount of information accumulated by these technologies has potentially many applications beyond personal need, i.e. for public health. A challenge with collecting this data is to motivate people to share this data for the benefit of all. The purpose of this study is ...
    • What motivates patients with NCDs to follow up their treatment? 

      Henriksen, André; Woldaregay, Ashenafi Zebene; Issom, David-Zacharie; Sato, Keiichi; Årsand, Eirik; Bradway, Meghan; Pfuhl, Gerit; Pelagatti, Susanna; Hartvigsen, Gunnar (Conference object; Konferansebidrag, 2021-05)
      The increasing use of mobile health (mHealth) tools for self-management is considered to be important to improve health effects for patients with chronic NCDs (noncommunicable diseases). This development is supported by an increasing number of available mHealth apps. The apps range from disease management apps (e.g., diabetes diary) to health and fitness apps (e.g., dietary apps and workout ...