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A digital aid to support adults with mild learning disabilities during clinical consultations

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  • University of Strathclyde
Date of award
  • 2018
Thesis identifier
  • T15010
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  • 201667045
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Abstract
  • Some of the factors that explain poor health outcomes for people with learning disabilities (LDs) include multi-morbidity and underdiagnosed health conditions. Previous studies have suggested that this population face significant communication barriers when interacting with health professionals and this is a major contributing factor to such diagnosis complications. Consequently, such health barriers are often preventable. However, there is a surprising lack of research-based technologies available that intend to promote this communication.;We aim to address this gap by investigating the potential of using mobile technologies to support adults with mild LDs during clinical consultations. To achieve this, we interviewed a number of domain experts including government advisors, academics, support workers and General Practitioners. We then developed a technology probe to inform the information extracted and subsequently created a set of design guidelines for the development of Augmentative and Communicative technologies that target the clinical needs of adults with mild LDs.
Advisor / supervisor
  • Bouamrane, Matt-Mouley
  • Dunlop, Mark
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Date Created
  • 2018
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  • 9912651493302996

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