Public defence in Computer Science, MA (Art and Des) Paula Valkonen
eHealth Services for Older Adults: Exploring Experiences and User Needs for Design (title of the thesis).
Human-centred health informatics (HCHI)
The HCHI group brings together research enthusiasts from various fields such as engineering, design, medicine, nursing and psychology.
Our research group focuses on
- Human-centred design of electronic health (eHealth) services
- Patient experience
- Usability of electronic health record (EHR) systems
- User experiences of health and social care professionals
- Usability in IT system procurement
We collaborate with healthcare providers, health IT companies and research groups in health informatics, social sciences and health management.
Topics for our future research include usability of client information systems, implementation and configuration of EHRs as well as customisation of eHealth services for improved user experiences.
Our research group focuses on
- Human-centred design of electronic health (eHealth) services
- Patient experience
- Usability of electronic health record (EHR) systems
- User experiences of health and social care professionals
- Usability in IT system procurement
We collaborate with healthcare providers, health IT companies and research groups in health informatics, social sciences and health management.
Topics for our future research include usability of client information systems, implementation and configuration of EHRs as well as customisation of eHealth services for improved user experiences.
News
Public defence in Computer Science, M.Sc. (Tech.) Nina Karisalmi
The role of digital services in enhancing the patient experience of pediatric patients and their families (title of the thesis).
Researchers develop better treatment methods for kidney disease patients
HUS, Aalto University, the University of Jyväskylä and VTT are investigating ways to offer better home dialysis treatment methods for kidney disease patients
Usability is a critical factor in IT systems – Aalto students and companies collaborate for better digitalisation
Aalto University students and teachers joined forces with partner companies during a course which teaches evaluating the usability and user experiences of digital systems
Public defence in Usability Research, M.Sc. (Tech) Mari Tyllinen
Process for Usability Evaluation for Selecting an Information System in Public Procurement - Measuring Usability of Health and Social Welfare IS (title of the doctoral thesis)
Empathy in design and digitalisation – Aalto University researchers hold workshops for students at Arabia Comprehensive School
Aalto University researchers organised workshops for seventh graders, whose creative thinking skills were put to the test in designing future information services
Service design contributes to ensuring the quality and suitability of digital services
Principal University Lecturer Johanna Bragge invited her colleagues from the School of Science and School of Arts, Design and Architecture to deliver a guest lecture
A healthy dose of usability
Digital health services have emerged as cost-efficient options for healthcare, but better user experience is needed to ensure inclusive digitalisation.
HCHI research group
Collaborators
HUS Helsinki University Hospital
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
Aalto University, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management
University of Jyväskylä, Sport and Health Sciences
University of Eastern Finland, Department of Health and Social Management
University of Oulu, Health Sciences and Technology
Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, Health and Social Services System Research
Finnish Medical Association
Department of Computer Science
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