We are thrilled to announce that Helén Dellkvist has successfully defended her licentiate thesis titled:"Digital Life Stories to Support Person-Centred Care of Older People with Dementia. Dynamic Documents"Her research explores how healthcare professionals can use digital life stories to support person-centred care for older people with dementia. It shows that digital life stories can facilitate communication, improve the care environment and help carers better understand the needs and wishes of the person.Supervisors: Peter Anderberg, Ana Luiza Dallora and Line Christiansen.Opponent: Tove HarnettExaminer: Johan Sanmartin BerglundLink to the thesis: Link
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We are thrilled to announce that Sarah Nauman Ghazi has successfully defended her licentiate thesis titled:"From Sleep Monitoring to Digital Determinants: Understanding the Role of Technology in Older Adults' Sleep Health." Her research explores how technology can be leveraged to monitor and enhance sleep health in older adults, exploring the interplay between sleep monitoring tools and the broader determinants of healthy sleeping. This work not only contributes to increased knowledge of sleep health but also provides a foundation for innovative, technology-driven interventions to support aging populations. Sarahâs accomplishment marks an important milestone in her academic journey, and her insights contribute…
Read moreIdag har Johan Flyborg officiellt blivit till Dr. Johan Flyborg genom att framgÄngsrikt försvara sin doktorsavhandling i TillÀmpad hÀlsoteknik, dÀr han utforskar hur munhÀlsa och teknologi kan samverka för att stödja en hÀlsosammare framtid för Àldre. Stort grattis, Johan, till denna fantastiska prestation och vÀrdefulla bidrag till tillÀmpad hÀlsoteknik för vÄr Äldrande befolkning. Link till avhandlingen: DiVa Improving Oral Health Assisted by Smart Powered Toothbrushes and Exploring Their Role in Innovative Health Technology
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Stort tack till alla som deltog i TIHApersonaldagar. Det Àr glÀdjande att sÄ mÄnga kunde vara med och bidra till givande diskussioner och gemensamma aktiviteter. Dagarna fylldes med vÀrdefulla presentationer, förelÀsningar, arbetsmiljöarbete och inte minst trevlig samvaro. Vi ser fram emot att bygga vidare pÄ den gemenskap och kunskap vi har skapat tillsammans. Tack för ert engagemang!
Read moreDen 18 april 2024 anordnade SNAC Blekinge en vĂ€lbesökt Probanddag. Denna speciella dag gav möjligheten för forskningsdeltagare att fĂ„ insikt i den pĂ„gĂ„ende och senaste forskningen vid Blekinge Tekniska Högskola. Program Professor Johan Sanmartin Berglund inledde med att presentera SNAC ur ett större perspektiv och med en tydlig strimma av forskningsresultat med den Ă€ldre populationen i fokus. DĂ€refter följde presentationer av doktorander dĂ€r Johan Flyborg var först ut med att presentera "Har den elektriska tandborsten nĂ„gon betydelse i forskning och dagligt liv?", en presentation som utforskade den elektriska tandborstens roll bĂ„de praktiskt och forskningsmĂ€ssigt. Efterföljande presentation gav Anna AxĂ©n som…
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In an outstanding display of innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration, Ph.D. students Alper Idrisoglu and Johan Flyborg presented their impressive study at the International Conference on Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (ICBCB) 2024 in Tokyo. Their study, "Oral Health Parameter-Based Mini-Mental State Examination (Score) Indication Using Machine Learning," has not only showcased the prowess of our institution but also opened new avenues in the fields of oral health and cognitive function. This research utilizes distinguished machine learning algorithms to analyze oral health parameters as indicators of Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) scores. By doing so, Idrisoglu and Flyborg have developed a novel approach…
Read moreAlper has participated in the ELLIIT Annual Workshop with a poster presentation. The workshop was hosted by Lund University on March 7-8 and the workshop encompassed a breadth of stimulating topics spanning multiple disciplines. Alper's poster elicited substantial interest, sparking extensive inquiries and discussions from attendees. https://elliit.se/news-and-events/elliit-workshop/elliit-annual-workshop-2024/
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Alper was honored with an invitation to participate in a symposium centered on the exploration of voice and speech research within the medical domain, hosted at Gazi University's Faculty of Medicine in Ankara, TĂŒrkiye, on March 06, 2024. The symposium served as a platform for the dissemination of findings from a comprehensive systematic literature review entitled 'Applied Machine Learning Techniques for the Diagnosis of Voice-Related Conditions and Disorders.' The presentation, comprising an abstract video format along with online elucidation of inquiries, was delivered in front of an audience comprising 350 individuals possessing diverse expertise. The symposium was structured around a…
Read moreDen 29 februari pÄ eftermiddagen hade vi Aktiva seniorer pÄ besök. Aktiva Seniorer Àr en riksorganisation med föreningar över hela Sverige, och verkar ideellt för att frÀmja medlemmarnas kulturella och sociala intressen och vill stimulera till fortsatt aktivitet. Vi arrangerade en förelÀsning som Docent Martin Boldt hade om AI. Efter förelÀsningen gick vi vidare till BTHs forsknings- och utbildningsklinik för att lyssna pÄ de olika forskningsprojekt som vi bedriver pÄ kliniken. Presentationerna gjordes av vÄra forskningssköterskor och nÄgra av vÄra doktorander pÄ THIA. Hem - Aktiva Seniorer Karlskrona
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The Applied Health Technology Research Conference at Blekinge Institute of Technology was a vibrant convergence of minds at Scandic Karlskrona on December 11th, 2023. Researchers and professionals immersed themselves in the latest breakthroughs at the intersection of technology and healthcare. The conference provided a platform for unveiling groundbreaking studies and innovations, ranging from telemedicine solutions to novel medical devices. Attendees engaged in insightful discussions, fostering a collaborative spirit to propel health technology forward. Against the backdrop of Scandic Karlskrona, the event not only showcased the current state of applied health technology but also set the stage for future advancements in…
Read moreTIHA doktorandgrupp genomförde en dagskonferens 6 december för att presentera, diskutera och uppdatera varandra pĂ„ vĂ„ra aktuella projekt och nyligen publicerad forskning. Vi fick ocksĂ„ en presentation av Near-projektet och hur det kan anvĂ€ndas av oss för att lĂ€ttare fĂ„ tillgĂ„ng till samlad forskningsdata. Under dagen gav ocksĂ„ Ăverste Per Jernvald en uppskattad omvĂ€rldsanalys. TIHA Doctoral Group of TIHA conducted a day conference on December 6 to present, discuss, and update each other on our current projects and recently published research. We also received a presentation on the NEAR project and how it can be used by us to access…
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In November, I had the great opportunity to present preliminary results from the first sub-study in my doctoral project, "A Digital Life Story to Support Person-Centred Care of Older Adults withDementia: Healthcare Professionalsâ Perspectives". The theme of the conference was Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Sustainable Healthy Ageing.
Read moreCharlotte presenterar sin avhandling om smarta glasögon i komplexa vÄrdmiljöer pÄ Nordic Conference in Nursing Research i Reykavik, Island.
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Lisa och Charlotte presenterar forskningsposter om smarta glasögon i sjuksköterskeutbildningen pÄ Nordic Conference in Nursing Research i Reykavik, Island.
Read moreCharlotte Romare, BTH, tilldelades 2019 Ärs forskningsstipendium frÄn ANIVA för VÄrdpersonalens syn pÄ smarta glasögon för övervakning av vitala parametrar i komplexa vÄrdmiljöer. Avhandlingen presenterades i samband med höstens SFAI/ANIVA kongress.
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