Designing positive emotional experiences of wearable medical technology for type 1 diabetes

Authors: Williams, R.C. and Lim, Y.

Journal: Proceedings of the Design Society

Volume: 4

Pages: 1697-1706

eISSN: 2732-527X

DOI: 10.1017/pds.2024.172

Abstract:

With the current strain on the healthcare service, wearable technology presents a solution. However, there is a lack of adoption from user groups due to a focus on clinical and financial factors. This study explores the implementation of positive design in medicine, outlining contributing factors to positive emotional experiences. Using a qualitative methodology in the form of semi-structured interviews with users and experts, a construct was defined consisting of five key psychological needs, including control, stimulation, competence, social factors, and purpose & growth.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/39809/

Source: Scopus