Selbstvermessung – Schnittstelle zwischen Lifestyle und Medizin

Selbstvermessung – Schnittstelle zwischen Lifestyle und Medizin Intelligente Uhren und Fitness-Tracker verfolgen unsere Aktivitäten. Könnte in Zukunft nicht auch unsere Blutdruckmessung in Echtzeit an die Arztpraxis übermittelt werden? Die neuen Technologien sollen unsere Lebensqualität und Gesundheit verbessern, das Leben optimieren. Prof. Dr. Heidrun Becker und Ursula Meidert von der Zürcher Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften (ZHAW) berichten aus der von der TA-SWISS initiierten Studie «Quantified Self – Schnittstelle zwischen Lifestyle und Medizin». Sie werden erläutern, wo wir heute mit der «Vermessung des Ichs» stehen, und welche Chancen, Risiken und Trends es gibt

Die digitale Selbstvermessung in Lifestyle und Medizin : eine Studie zur Technikfolgenabschätzung

Digital self-quantification, also known as quantified self (QS), refers to the measuring and recording of body parameters and conditions using apps and wearables. Self-quantification aims at improved efficacy and self-optimization for better health and well-being. In medicine, QS is used rather hesitantly since products are of poor quality, particularly in terms of user data protection, and the evidence of effectiveness is often lacking. The article is based on results of the TA-SWISS study “Quantified Self – Interface between Lifestyle and Medicine”. It describes the QS phenomenon from the medical, legal, ethical, economic, and social perspectives. Future developments and potential solutions are outlined for the exploitation of opportunities arising from the use of QS in medicine and lifestyle while controlling the associated risks.Die digitale Selbstvermessung, auch Quantified Self (QS) genannt, bezeichnet das Messen und Aufzeichnen von Körperparametern und -zuständen mittels Anwenderprogrammen (Apps) und Wearables. Das Messen geschieht meist zum Zweck der Effizienzsteigerung und Selbstoptimierung für mehr Wohlbefinden und eine bessere Gesundheit. In der Medizin wird QS erst zögerlich eingesetzt, da die Qualität der Apps, insbesondere in Datenschutzbelangen, unzureichend ist und die Wirksamkeitsevidenz weitgehend fehlt. Der Artikel basiert auf Ergebnissen der TA-SWISS-Studie „Quantified Self – zwischen Lifestyle und Medizin“ und umreißt das QS-Phänomen aus medizinischer, rechtlicher, ethischer, wirtschaftlicher und gesellschaftlicher Sicht. Zudem werden künftige Entwicklungen sowie Lösungs- und Gestaltungspotenziale dargelegt

Der Abklärungsprozess in der Invalidenversicherung bei Rentenentscheiden : Prozesse, Akteure, Wirkungen

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Atlas : examining the wider context of assistive robotics

We examine the proposition of a stationary assistive robot arm in the kitchen. Based on a preliminary business plan and with the aim of generating engineering requirements, a multi-disciplinary project was established to examine the wider ramifications of such assistive technology in the household, in a Swiss context, in the fields of health and social wellbeing. Additionally the engineering aspects as well as the business aspects were examined. We detail both the individual methodologies used in this study, the results achieved and discuss the results in a wider context

User-centered development of a web platform supporting community-based health care organizations for older persons in need of support : qualitative focus group study

Background: The ongoing changes in population demographics increase the relevance of dignified aging across Europe. Community-based health care (CBHC) organizations are necessary to provide sustainable strategies for organizing care for older persons in need of support. To support the digitalization of these organizations, new business models and suitable web platforms are necessary. Objective: This study, which is part of the European Active and Assisted Living (AAL) project called “ICareCoops”, aimed to explore concepts, approaches, and workflows of CBHC organizations to achieve a comprehensive understanding of extant services offered and relevant requirements to support these services with information and computer technology (ICT) solutions. Methods: A qualitative study with six focus groups (FGs) with 40 participants was conducted in Switzerland and Slovenia to identify potential stakeholders’ needs and requirements for the user-centered development of a web platform. Data were collected from three different stakeholder groups: (1) older persons in need of support as care receivers, (2) significant others of older persons in need of support, and (3) managers or care providers of CBHC organizations. A semistructured interview guide with open questions was used for data collection. FG sessions were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Thematic content analysis was used to analyze the content of the FG sessions. To assist with further web platform development, the responses of the FG participants were translated into user stories to describe technical requirements. Results: By analyzing the transcripts, five main categories were identified: (1) ICT usage behavior of users, (2) challenges of web platform usage, (3) content and technical requirements for the web platform, (4) form and services of CBHC organizations, and (5) rationales of CBHC organizations. The main issues identified were the need for seniors to have individual contact with the CBHC organization and the possibility to coordinate routine services via the web platform, such as ordering meals-on-wheels or booking a caregiver to accompany an older person to the doctor. Conclusions: The majority of participants showed a lack of familiarity with the usage of ICT. Nevertheless, they were open-minded regarding web platform usage to facilitate workflows and to benefit CBHC organizations. Cooperatives as an organizational model demonstrate a high potential to address users’ needs. Therefore, the web platform offers an essential tool for innovative health care models in the future. Searching for care services, contacting care providers, and communicating with care providers was preferred via personal contact and seemed to be the key element for user acceptance and for the successful implementation of a web platform like “ICareCoops” to support CBHC organizations