Abstract
Wearable technology has great potential in improving the work routines of medical professionals such as nurses and orderlies in the healthcare domain. Although wearable technology such as smartwatches can have a positive impact on the life of both patients and medical professionals, its usage is often not possible due to strict hygiene regulations. In this paper, we investigate the design space for a wearable device to support medical professionals in a hospital context that meets the requirements of the 'Bare Below the Elbows' hygiene policy. We conducted two workshops with eleven medical professionals to elicit requirements and to co-design such a wearable device. Specifically, we aimed to answer questions related to the form factor, mounting options as well as must-have functionalities and features.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | PETRA '18 Proceedings of the 11th PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments Conference |
| Pages | 269-272 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2018 |
| Event | PETRA 2018 - PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments conference - Duration: 26 Jun 2018 → 29 Jun 2018 |
Conference
| Conference | PETRA 2018 - PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments conference |
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| Period | 26/06/18 → 29/06/18 |
Research Field
- Former Research Field - Technology Experience
Keywords
- Wearable device
- smartwatch
- work environment
- nurses
- orderlies
- hospital
- co-design
- critical making
- eHealth
- workflow support