Personal technology use amongst stroke patients : understanding the best platforms for the design of health interventions in treatment and rehabilitation

Ciccone, Nicholas William and Cour, Frederik L Dornonville de la and Thorpe, Julia Rosemary and Forchhammer, Birgitte Hysse and Maier, Anja (2021) Personal technology use amongst stroke patients : understanding the best platforms for the design of health interventions in treatment and rehabilitation. Proceedings of the Design Society, 1. pp. 2419-2428. ISSN 2732-527X (https://doi.org/10.1017/pds.2021.503)

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Abstract

Europe's healthcare systems are under strain with an ageing population contributing to increased risk of strokes. Rapid technology adaption is needed to prevent, rehabilitate and manage symptoms. This paper identifies what technology platforms are most familiar and accessible to stroke patients to guide designers and engineers to develop future interventions. A survey was distributed to 100 inpatients at a stroke unit, identifying patients' accessibility and usage of personal technologies. Results showed that desktop/laptops and smartphones were most used as opposed to tablets and smartwatches. Different technologies were used for different tasks with a notable lack of devices used for personal health. The underlying reasons for this are discussed with recommendations made on what personal technology platforms should be implemented by designers and engineers in technology-based health interventions.

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