Search for dissertations about: "Personal Informatics"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 16 swedish dissertations containing the words Personal Informatics.

  2. 11. Internet consultation in medicine : studies of a text-based Ask the doctor service

    Author : Göran Umefjord; Gerhard Andersson; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Internet; remote consultation; physician-patient relations; gender; access to information; ethics; medical informatics; medicinsk informatik;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to cast light on the new phenomenon of Internet-based medical consultation. This was approached by studies of the use of an Ask the doctor service, by a web survey to the users who sent enquiries to the service, and by a questionnaire to the answering physicians of their respective expericence of the service. READ MORE

  4. 12. Perpetual perspectives : on designing for aesthetic engagement

    Author : Jeroen Peeters; Anna Croon Fors; Ambra Trotto; John Zimmerman; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; interaction design; embodiment; embodied interaction design; design research; aesthetic interaction; aesthetic engagement; engagement; design; design;

    Abstract : This dissertation investigates aesthetics of engagement in -interaction. Aesthetic refers to the aesthetic experience, based on a phenomenological and pragmatist understanding: dynamic and personal, appealing mutually to - and formed inseparably by - our bodily, emotional, as well as intellectual faculties. READ MORE

  5. 13. In between mobile meetings : Exploring seamless ongoing interaction support for mobile CSCW

    Author : Mikael Wiberg; Victor Kaptelinin; Steve Whittaker; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Interaction histories; Mobile CSCW; mobile meetings; mobile interaction support; mobile technology; seamless ongoing interaction; session management; sustained and dynamic sessions of interaction; Information technology; Informationsteknik;

    Abstract : This thesis is a collection of seven papers reporting a research effort that started in January 1999. The theme of the thesis is interaction support for mobile CSCW (Computer Supported Cooperative Work). READ MORE

  6. 14. Digital Work : Coping with Contradictions in Changing Healthcare

    Author : Helena Vallo Hult; Martin Gellerstedt; Katriina Byström; Tina Blegind Jensen; Högskolan Väst; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Digital work; Information Systems; physicians; professionalism; workplace learning; flipped healthcare.; Work Integrated Learning; Arbetsintegrerat lärande;

    Abstract : Digital work is bringing significant change to all professions, as established work settings are replaced by remote work and digital teamwork and collaboration. Contradictions arise when work is no longer bounded in time or space and personal and professional life merge. This raises several issues. READ MORE

  7. 15. Complex activity recognition and context validation within social interaction tools

    Author : Saguna Saguna; Christian Becker; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; context awareness; activity recognition; social networks; situation awareness; HCI; complex activity recognition; sensors; Prototype evaluation; SACAAR; OAT4CDAT; online activity toolkit; context driven activity theory; wearable computing; smart homes; presence; machine learning; Markov chains; Pervasive Mobile Computing; Distribuerade datorsystem;

    Abstract : Human activity recognition using sensing technology is crucial in achieving pervasive and ubiquitous computing paradigms. It can be applied in many domains such as health-care, aged-care, personal-informatics, industry, sports and military. READ MORE