Information and Communication Technologies to Support the Provision of Respite Care Services: Scoping Review
Respite care is one of the most frequently requested support services by family caregivers. Yet, too often, respite care services are inaccessible, due in part to families' lack of knowledge regarding available services and a lack of service flexibility. Information and communication technologies (ICTs) may help to improve the flexibility of services available and families' knowledge of such services. However, an understanding of the use of ICTs and research in this area is lacking.
Technology Adoption and Learning Preferences for Older Adults: Evolving Perceptions, Ongoing Challenges, and Emerging Design Opportunities
This study explores technology adoption among adults 65+, focusing on health management. Interviews reveal preferences for self-paced learning, remote support, and flexibility, indicating a shift from traditional manuals. It highlights the need for adaptable learning supports, addressing older adults' evolving challenges and preferences in technology learning environments.
The Role of a Location-Based City Exploration Game in Digital Placemaking
Despite the vast exploration of digital technologies in community engagement, the impact of location-based games (LBGs) on urban interaction remains underexplored. Our study introduces City Explorer, an LBG fostering community awareness and city exploration through gamification. Findings highlight the game's role in enhancing public space interaction, with players desiring more insights into their transit patterns. This underscores the need for a thoughtful balance between play, privacy, and informational needs in smart city designs.
Exploring Rural Community Practices in HIV Management for the Design of Technology for Hypertensive Patients Living with HIV
In Kenya, ICTD's role in managing HIV in rural areas is pivotal, especially where hypertension and HIV rates are high. A study in Migori highlights how technology's impact on HIV management is shaped by patient-clinician dynamics, trust, and data sources. It emphasizes designing patient-care provider supportive technology and the crucial role of CHVs in technology adoption post-hospital care.
City Explorer: The Design and Evaluation of a Location-Based Community Information System
In our study, City Explorer, a location-based game for transit commuters, enhanced awareness of travel routines and community knowledge. Participants favored factual information at commute's start/end but showed limited interest in connecting with fellow riders, highlighting preferences for disengagement during transit.
Sharing Domestic Life through Long-Term Video Connections
Our research investigates the adoption of video chat systems like Skype and FaceTime by various demographics, revealing a shift towards sharing everyday life experiences in an "always-on" mode. Studies on long-distance couples, teenagers, and major life events informed the development of innovative systems like the Family Window and Perch, highlighting the value of continuous video connections. Findings emphasize the need for future designs to support life sharing, situational adaptability, audio control, and expressions of intimacy over distance.