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DanceMove: Promoting Social Interaction and Healthy Ageing Through Foot-Interaction

Topics: Older Adults Well-being; Social Connections

Authors: Ceci Diehl ¹ , Telmo Silva ¹ , Jorge Ferraz ¹ , Ana Almeida ¹ , Ana Martins ² , Óscar Ribeiro ³ , Gonçalo Santinha ⁴ , Nelson Rocha ⁵ and Anabela Silva ⁶

Affiliations: ¹ DigiMedia, Department of Communication and Art, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal , ² RISE-Health, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal , ³ RISE-Health, Department of Education and Psychology, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal , ⁴ GOVCOPP, Department of Social, Political and Territorial Sciences, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal , ⁵ Department of Medical Sciences, Institute of Electronics and Informatics Engineering of Aveiro, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal , ⁶ RISE-Health, School of Health Sciences, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal

Digital Object Identifier: 10.5220/0013504100003938

Proceedings of IS4WB_SC 2025, ISBN: 978-989-758-743-6

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Foot interaction, which involves using foot movements to control digital systems, has been explored as an alternative input method in several digital solutions, especially in video games. In particular, dance mats and pressure-sensitive platforms have been used to enable older adults to engage with technology, promoting movement and overall well-being. Despite the new forms of interaction, these technologies are often designed for younger audiences, presenting challenges for older players. To address these challenges, the game DanceMove was developed as part of the SHAPES project (EU Horizon 2020) with a user interface specifically designed to meet the characteristics and needs of older adults. This study presents the design and evaluation of DanceMove’s user interface, which integrates customizable choreography, adaptable difficulty levels, and music selection to enhance accessibility and engagement. The interface was tested with older adults using the Think-Aloud Protocol and the Self-Assessment Manikin method to assess usability, engagement, and emotional response. Results indicate that participants found the game enjoyable and motivating, although some required additional support for balance and confidence. The findings highlight the potential of foot-based games to promote physical activity, cognitive stimulation and social interaction among older adults, while also identifying challenges related to usability and resistance to new technologies.

Hypermediation Functionalities in Digital Platforms for Collaborative and Social Interaction

Topic: Collaborative and Social Interaction

Authors: Eliza Oliveira ¹ , Oksana Tymoshchuck ¹ , Eveline Sacramento ² , André Branco ¹ , Daniel Carvalho ¹ , Luis Pedro ¹ , Maria Antunes ¹ , Ana Almeida ¹ and Fernando Ramos ¹

Affiliations: ¹ DigitalMedia and Interaction Research Centre, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal , ² Institute of Ethnomusicology - Center for Studies in Music and Dance, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal

Digital Object Identifier: 10.5220/0011965900003467

Proceedings of ICEIS 2023, ISBN: 978-989-758-648-4

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The purpose of this article is to identify how Mobile Apps/Platforms have promoted Hypermediation Processes, establishing functionalities that enhance hypermediation. This determines how it improves interactions and audience engagement with online media content, allowing the user to not only be a passive spectator but also actively participate through the interaction provided by the system. Considering that the hypermediation concept is still not widely established, a theoretical introduction is presented, aiming to define it. To map the hypermediation traits, we conducted a systematic literature review to identify functionalities that enhance hypermediation in current mobile apps/platforms. It comprises articles from Scopus and Web of Science databases, published between 2016 and 2021. Further, the research strategy used keywords in English and Spanish, and it was made in accordance with the PRISMA Statement. A total of 29 articles were analysed to identify hypermediation functionalities that play a relevant role in fostering communication and engagement in collaborative and social interaction contexts. Simultaneously, this article discusses how hypermediation can be understood in the CeNTER platform scope as an example of a digital platform for community-led initiatives. This study’s results made it possible to identify the functionalities of hypermediation that are essential to promote community initiatives and local development.

The Potential of Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies for Digital Accessibility in Childhood Literacies: A Critical Review of the Literature

Topics: Intelligent Tutoring Systems; Machine Learning; Mentoring and Tutoring; Tools for Educational Communication and Collaboration; Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning; Social Computing for Learning and Knowledge Sharing; Health Sector Applications; Adaptive Educational Systems; Learning with AI Systems; Next Generation Teaching and Learning Environments; Emerging Technologies in Education for Sustainable Development

Authors: Jennifer Bueno-Rocha , Anuarith Martins , Ana Almeida and Maria J. Antunes

Affiliation: Digital Interaction and Media Research Centre, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal

Digital Object Identifier: 10.5220/0011771400003470

Proceedings of CSEDU 2023, ISBN: 978-989-758-641-5

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This review examines how AI and emerging technologies can increase digital accessibility in childhood education, focusing on ethics, communication, tutoring, and health. Findings are presented with consideration for accessibility and inclusion, and implications for stakeholders are explored. Concerns center around data protection and children-centered AI development. Opportunities and threats are highlighted based on current guidelines and frameworks. Despite the potential of AI to bridge social gaps in childhood education, a local approach that prioritizes contextual needs is crucial.

e-Health Services to Support the Perinatal Decision-making Process: An Analysis of Digital Solutions to Create Birth Plans

Topics: Decision Support Systems; Human-Machine Interfaces; Wellbeing Informatics; Patient Portals

Authors: Carla V. Leite and Ana Margarida Almeida

Affiliation: Digital Media and Interaction Research Centre (DigiMedia), Department of Communication and Art, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal

Digital Object Identifier: 10.5220/0010814600003123

Proceedings of HEALTHINF 2022/BIOSTEC, ISBN: 978-989-758-552-4

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This research aims to provide an overview of the existent digital solutions for birth plans’ creation, intending to contribute for the advance of e-health services focused on the perinatal decision-making process. Primary data was found through a web search procedure. Better ranked options complying with the following criteria were included: (a) available online and for free; (b) pregnant people as the target audience; (c) labor and/or birth plan creation features; (d) in English. Four online services were found, and a two part study was conducted: a) a non-exhaustive benchmarking-like analysis of webpages where the digital solutions to create birth plans were provided, according to six dimensions; b) followed by a content analysis of the digital solutions, resulting in 13 categories emerging, that were scored according to their occurrence and completeness. “Consent and Information” category had the lowest score, what is considered critical for the full purpose of a birth plan creation; while, “Freedom”, “Ambience and Equipment”, “People”, “Type of birth” and “Pain management” categories achieved the highest scores. Two solutions were considered particularly incomplete. Results show three solutions based on checklists, and one on visual icons. All solutions were based on a delivery approach, not including interactive or audiovisual components.

Usability Evaluation of a Community-led Innovation Mobile App

Topics: Usability; Mobile Devices and Services; User Experience Design; User-Centered Interaction Design Patterns; Design and Evaluation

Authors: André Castello Branco ¹ , Eveline Sacramento ² , Eliza Oliveira ¹ , Oksana Tymoshchuk ¹ , Maria Antunes ¹ , Margarida Almeida ¹ , Luís Pedro ¹ , Fernando Ramos ¹ and Daniel Carvalho ¹

Affiliations: ¹ Department of Communication and Arts, University of Aveiro, DigiMedia, Aveiro, Portugal , ² Department of Communication and Arts, University of Aveiro, INET-md, Institute of Ethnomusicology, Aveiro, Portugal

Digital Object Identifier: 10.5220/0011263000003323

Proceedings of CHIRA 2022, ISBN: 978-989-758-609-5

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Digital media can facilitate collaborative processes among local agents, value endogenous resources, and promote assets associated with territory. This article presents the results of a study concerning the development and validation of a mobile app for promoting the relationship among agents of the Portuguese Centro region’s communities/entities. This paper focuses on the results of a heuristic evaluation of the mobile app carried out with two groups of experts in Digital Technologies, Tourism, Health, and Well-Being, besides providing an overview of the mobile app that was developed and a theoretical background regarding community-led innovation, usability, and heuristics. For the CeNTER app prototype evaluation itself, the use of Nielsen’s heuristics, a MATCH-MED scale, together with a Think-Aloud Protocol allowed us to improve its usability. This article contributes to a reflection about the evaluation of mobile apps in the scope of territorial-based innovation initiatives, engaging its stakeholders in the process.

Digital Inclusion of Nursing Home Residents: A Usability Evaluation of the Digital Kiosk siosLIFE™

Topics: ICT, Ageing and Disability; Wellbeing Informatics

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Affiliations: ¹ Department of Communication and Art, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal , ² Department of Education and Psychology, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal , ³ Digital Media and Interaction Research Centre (Digimedia), University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal , ⁴ Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal , ⁵ Research Centre on Didactics and Technology in the Education of Trainers (CIDTFF), University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal

Digital Object Identifier: 10.5220/0010349906930700

Proceedings of HEALTHINF 2021/BIOSTEC, ISBN: 978-989-758-490-9

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The fast demographic ageing and technological progress are leading to a greater demand to develop digital solutions that can foster communication, information, and socialization of the elderly population. In the past decade, kiosks have been used to prevent digital exclusion and to promote the quality of life of this age group. This paper analyses siosLIFE™, a digital kiosk that is gradually getting attention from the public. The methodology adopted consisted in a usability test with guided tasks, using a cognitive walkthrough and think aloud protocol, with participants being residents from a nursing home. The results show that siosLIFE™ complies with some usability recommendations, but there are several improvements regarding the interface, contents, integration of support systems, and assistive technologies that can be made.

End-user Evaluation of a Mobile Application Prototype for Territorial Innovation

Topics: Interface Design; Accessibility and Usability; User Experience; Design and Evaluation

Authors: Eliza Oliveira , André C. Branco , Daniel Carvalho , Eveline Sacramento , Oksana Tymoshchuk , Luis Pedro , Maria J. Antunes , Ana M. Almeida and Fernando Ramos

Affiliation: DigitalMedia and Interaction Research Centre, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal

Digital Object Identifier: 10.5220/0010479104950504

Proceedings of ICEIS 2021, ISBN: 978-989-758-509-8

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This study is part of a larger research effort taking place under the umbrella of CeNTER Program, an interdisciplinary project that aims to promote the development of the Centro Region of Portugal. The general contribution of this paper is the evaluation of a mobile application prototype that promotes collaboration between the various agents involved in Tourism, Health and Wellbeing. For the evaluation of the prototype, different methods were employed, which included the collection of quantitative and qualitative data. Quantitative data were obtained through the combination of two User Experience evaluation tools (SUS and AttrakDiff) and from usability metrics of effectiveness and efficiency, which are key factors related to the usability of a product. Qualitative data were obtained using the Think-aloud protocol, which allowed immediate feedback from end-users on their experience of interacting with the prototype. Although there are still several improvements to be addressed, the overall end-users’ opinions show that the CeNTER application is a sustainable and timely contribution, with an interesting potential to help foster community-led initiatives. The article offers a better understanding for the evaluation of mobile applications, which foster the same subject approached in this study.

Supporting Childbirth Knowledge Acquisition and Decision-making through Digital Communication Technology: The Research Design of an Ongoing Study following a Mixed-Method Approach

Topics: Decision Support Systems; Ehealth; Design and Development of Methodologies for Healthcare IT; eHealth Applications; Wellbeing Informatics; Patient Portals

Authors: Carla V. Leite ^{1

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Affiliations: ¹ Department of Communication and Art, Digital Media and Interaction Research Centre (Digimedia), University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal , ² Department of Education and Psychology, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal

Digital Object Identifier: 10.5220/0010350307010707

Proceedings of HEALTHINF 2021/BIOSTEC, ISBN: 978-989-758-490-9

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This paper describes the research design of an ongoing study that overlaps three main fields: technology, health, and social science. This transdisciplinarity approach naturally brings challenges to the methodological plan, which this paper presents, and aims to guide the creation, validation and evaluation of a digital decision aid, and its comparison to a paper-based solution. Through the data collection from different natures, it is expected to be possible to understand the different sources, channels and formats of content that can contribute for childbirth knowledge acquisition; if communication can be facilitated between expectant parents, health care professionals, and childbirth educators; and ultimately, if the tool could provide a mean to create a document regarding birth preferences.

Dietitians and Nutritionists Behaviour on Social Media: A Scoping Literature Review

Topics: Ehealth; Wellbeing Informatics

Authors: Inga Saboia ^{1

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Affiliations: ¹ Department of Communication and Art/DigiMedia, University of Aveiro, Portugal , ² UFC Virtual, Federal University of Ceará, Brazil , ³ Center for Innovative Care and Health Technology (ciTechCare), Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Portugal , ⁴ Health Sciences Research Unit: Nursing (UICISA: E), Nursing School of Coimbra (ESEnfC), Portugal , ⁵ Arts and Design Research Lab (LIDA), Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Portugal , ⁶ NOVA Institute of Communication (ICNOVA), Faculty of Human and Social Sciences, New University of Lisbon, Portugal

Digital Object Identifier: 10.5220/0008988305300538

Proceedings of HEALTHINF 2020/BIOSTEC, ISBN: 978-989-758-398-8

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At its present state, Social Media (SM) is an important stage to promote user participation, acting as an open space for the discussion of a multitude of fields, one of which being health. Professionals, like Registered Nutritionists and Dietitians (RNDs), whose access to media was traditionally more restricted, are also more engaged in this new context, creating a new scenario. To better understand how is this group of professionals using social media to communicate with their audiences is the main objective of this study. To approach this topic, a mapping was conducted, followed by a presentation of the summary of the evidence discovered: RDNs demographic and professional profile; their most used social media tools; the reasons why they use social media; their common behaviours and attitudes, as well as a review of the gaps and shortcomings in the literature. A literature review, using a structured approach was also conducted. 2877 works were screened, but only 8 were associated with answers. Of these 8, there were 2 studies that partially presented a quantitative analysis. Results show lacks in consolidated studies that can be used to support the creation of knowledge in this field. This lead to conclude that research about social media usage by nutritionist, at present, remains in a nascent stage and requires further studies.

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