We are proud to share that Dr. Line Christiansen, researcher in Applied Health Technology at Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH), was recently featured on TV4. In the interview, she discussed how older adults’ use of mobile phones may help support cognitive functions. She explains that digital engagement is not only a way to stay connected, […]
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Svenska: Den 3 september hade vi glädjen att välkomna Lina Nilsson från Linnéuniversitetet som extern föreläsare vid vårt MHT-seminarium (Människa, Hälsa och Teknik).Temat var:”Hur kan vi skapa stabila förbättringar vid implementering av digitala tjänster?” I stället för att ge ett enkelt svar bjöd Lina in oss till en tankeväckande diskussion kring frågan, där hon belyste utmaningar, perspektiv och […]
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Abstract Depression and cognitive impairment frequently co-occur in older adults, but their temporal relationship remains unclear. While depression is often considered a risk factor for cognitive decline, evidence is mixed, particularly in individuals with mild cognitive impairment or early dementia (MCI/ED). This study analyzed longitudinal data from 1086 participants (M = 74.49, SD = 7.24) […]
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Den 4 juni höll Terese Lindberg sin docentföreläsning vid Blekinge Tekniska Högskola, vid Institutionen för hälsa. Föreläsningen hade titeln Hälsa i det digitala samhället och fokuserade på de möjligheter och utmaningar som följer med digitaliseringens ökade roll inom hälsoområdet. Lindberg presenterade centrala delar av regeringens digitaliseringsstrategi och hur den kopplas till utvecklingen av e-hälsa. Hon […]
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Abstract Among the growing elderly population, the number of people with neurocognitive disease increases, highlighting the need for early diagnosis. Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is one of the tools used to diagnose neurocognitive disease. The existence of a relationship between degraded oral health and decreased MMSE scores is known. Using machine Learning (ML) techniques, the […]
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Therése Andersson presented her doctoral research proposal in applied health technology. The session included a constructive and engaging discussion with Joakim Niklasson, Elina Mikaelsson Midlöv, and Helén Dellkvist. Sincere thanks to all who contributed with their time, insights, and valuable feedback.
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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, […]
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