| Title: | Health technology : design of bandage-sized wireless sensors and effect of ambient displays on social support and diabetes management |
| Author: | Mohan, Akshay, 1979- |
| Other Contributors: | Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Architecture. Program in Media Arts and Sciences. |
| Advisor: | Rosalind W. Picard. |
| Department: | Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Architecture. Program in Media Arts and Sciences. |
| Publisher: | Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Issue Date: | 2004 |
| Abstract: | Health-Zero refers to health technology design that focus on interaction with an individual as a whole to promote well-being. This thesis presents two explorations in the discipline. The first exploration involves the design of a wireless bandage-sized ECG sensor to create a personal and interpersonal network of health sensors. The second exploration designs and evaluates an ambient blood glucose level visualization and feedback system for diabetes self-care and social support, where the latter is provided by a friend or family member of an individual with diabetes. This thesis provides insight into using technology to enable an individual to leverage his environment and inter-personal relationships for self-care and prevention. |
| Description: |
Thesis (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, School of Architecture and Planning, Program in Media Arts and Sciences, 2004. Includes bibliographical references (p. 96-100). |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/28769 |
| Keywords: | Architecture. Program in Media Arts and Sciences. |
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