Monthly Archives: January 2026

The Effect of Evening Technology Use on Objective Sleep in Older Adults: Protocol for a Crossover Randomized Controlled Trial

  • 30 January, 2026
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Sarah Nauman Ghazi;  Anders Behrens;  Joakim Niklasson;  Johan Sanmartin Berglund;  Peter Anderberg Abstract Background:Evening technology use (ETU) has been associated with sleep disturbances, often attributed to blue light exposure and cognitive arousal. However, most of the existing evidence focuses on younger populations and relies primarily on subjective measures. As older adults increasingly engage with both passive and active technology […]

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Wired and not Tired? Internet Use and Sleep in Older Adults

  • 26 January, 2026
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Sarah Nauman Ghazi; Peter Anderberg; Johan Sanmartin Berglund  Abstract Introduction: As digital engagement becomes integral to society, understanding the association between technology use and sleep health in older adults is important. Objective: This study examined sleep health and its relationship with technology use before bedtime and midnight in a population-based cohort aged 60 years and older. Methods: […]

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Sandra Falkskär joins the Health & Technology Research Lab as a PhD student in Applied Health Technology

  • 26 January, 2026
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The Health & Technology Research Lab is pleased to welcome Sandra Falkskär as a new PhD student and member of the research team in Applied Health Technology. Sandra’s doctoral research focuses on the use of virtual reality (VR) in clinical simulation within undergraduate nursing education, situated within the broader field of applied health technology. The […]

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Research Featured in Svenska Dagbladet

  • 22 January, 2026
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Research from Blekinge Institute of Technology on AI-based voice analysis for the detection of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD/KOL) has recently been highlighted in Svenska Dagbladet. The article discusses how voice recordings analyzed with artificial intelligence may, in the future, complement existing clinical methods by supporting earlier identification and follow-up of COPD. The work is […]

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Welcome to the Team: Line Christiansen, Postdoctoral Researcher

  • 12 January, 2026
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We are pleased to welcome Line Christiansen, PhD, to the Health Technology team as a Postdoctoral Researcher in Applied Health Technology (AHT). Line’s research focuses on advancements in health technology, particularly digital health solutions and their potential to support health-related quality of life among older adults. Her work places special emphasis on individuals living with […]

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