Technology
Chronic Conditionsin Children
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I’m exploring how technology can be designed to improve the quality of life and treatment experience in children diagnosed with chronic conditions.
TraditionalSelf-management
& Coping
OfficeVisits
SupportGroups
ModernSelf-management
& Coping
Significant Improvements
Health Apps
ModernSelf-management
& Coping
Health Apps
ModernSelf-management
& Coping SocialNetworks
Health Apps
ModernSelf-management
& Coping SocialNetworks
Access toInformation
fun is missing in designing health solutions for children
Can technology be designed to
provide positive and encouraging
interactions for specific ailments?
How can intelligent design
motivate the child to keep up
with medication and therapy?
Sarah Johansson - SniffJanet c. Read
On the Shoulders of Giants
Mark Mine - Disneyland
Management Regimens Social, Educational, &
Emotional
Daily Medications
Rescue Medications
Activity Restrictions
Medication Side Effect
Feeling Different
Missing School Days
Feeling Lonely/Left Out
Preliminary FrameworkAsthma in Children
Feedback/Acknowledgment
Reward
Empathy
Distraction
Preliminary FrameworkAreas of Investigation
Preliminary FrameworkMethods of Implementation
Toys &Objects
Games & Plays
Role Plays & Storytelling
Digital Devices & Interfaces
Daily Medications
Rescue Medications
Activity Restrictions
Medication Side Effect
Feeling Different
Missing School Days
Feeling Lonely/Left Out
Feedback/Acknowledgement
Reward
Empathy
Distraction
Toys & Objects
Games & Plays
Role Plays & Storytelling
Digital Devices & Interfaces
Preliminary Framework
ProbeInteractive Teddy
Feedback/Acknowledgment
Reward
Empathy
Distraction
Please
ProbeIntelligent Animation
The Child’s Response
Milestone 1Looking at the role of parents, caregivers, siblings, friends, teachers and
physicians and their relationship with the child
Milestone 2Looking at environmental issues and their impact on the child’s condition