Technology

Chronic Conditionsin Children

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I’m exploring how technology can be designed to improve the quality of life and treatment experience in children diagnosed with chronic conditions.

TraditionalSelf-management

& Coping

OfficeVisits

SupportGroups

ModernSelf-management

& Coping

Significant Improvements

Health Apps

ModernSelf-management

& Coping

Health Apps

ModernSelf-management

& Coping SocialNetworks

Health Apps

ModernSelf-management

& Coping SocialNetworks

Access toInformation

fun is missing in designing health solutions for children

Can technology be designed to

provide positive and encouraging

interactions for specific ailments?

How can intelligent design

motivate the child to keep up

with medication and therapy?

Sarah Johansson - SniffJanet c. Read

On the Shoulders of Giants

Mark Mine - Disneyland

Management Regimens Social, Educational, &

Emotional

Daily Medications

Rescue Medications

Activity Restrictions

Medication Side Effect

Feeling Different

Missing School Days

Feeling Lonely/Left Out

Preliminary FrameworkAsthma in Children

Feedback/Acknowledgment

Reward

Empathy

Distraction

Preliminary FrameworkAreas of Investigation

Preliminary FrameworkMethods of Implementation

Toys &Objects

Games & Plays

Role Plays & Storytelling

Digital Devices & Interfaces

Daily Medications

Rescue Medications

Activity Restrictions

Medication Side Effect

Feeling Different

Missing School Days

Feeling Lonely/Left Out

Feedback/Acknowledgement

Reward

Empathy

Distraction

Toys & Objects

Games & Plays

Role Plays & Storytelling

Digital Devices & Interfaces

Preliminary Framework

ProbeInteractive Teddy

Feedback/Acknowledgment

Reward

Empathy

Distraction

Please

ProbeIntelligent Animation

The Child’s Response

Milestone 1Looking at the role of parents, caregivers, siblings, friends, teachers and

physicians and their relationship with the child

Milestone 2Looking at environmental issues and their impact on the child’s condition

Thank You.