We aim to identify the engagement strategies that higher education students, engaging in emergency online learning low-resource settings, perceive be effective. conducted a sequential mixed-methods study based on Moore’s interaction framework for distance education. administered questionnaire 313 students settings examine their perceptions of different strategies. Our results showed student–content strategies, e.g., screen sharing, summaries, and class recordings, are perceived as most...

The COVID-19 pandemic forced physicians to quickly adapt and find ways provide their usual offline services by using online tools. We aimed understand how adapted the sudden need for telehealth if perception of changed due experience during pandemic. conducted an exploratory sequential mixed-methods study. interviewed five Lebanese thematically analyzed interviews. developed a questionnaire based on analysis results administered it in Lebanon. In total, 140 responses were collected. found...

A large number of refugees need to learn a new language in order transition to, or settle in, country. Most have access smartphones with which they can mobile learning tools. However, different stages their journeys needs. Identifying the unique needs is essential design tools that support activities. Through two-part participatory study, we identify and compare tacit latent two groups Syrian refugees: group Lebanon, settling Germany. The worked Lebanon are studying English another country...

Abstract Uroflowmetry (UF) is a common clinic-based non-invasive test to diagnose Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction (LUTD). Accurate home-based uroflowmetry methods are needed conveniently conduct repeated uroflowmetries when patients physiologically ready urinate. To this end, we propose and evaluate novel mobile sonouroflowmetry (SUF) method that estimates the urinary flow rate from sound signal recorded using phone. By linearly mapping total energy voided volume, curve transformed allowing...

The archetype-based approach has now been adopted by major EHR interoperability standards. Soon, due to an increase in adoption, more health data will be created and frequently accessed. Previous research shows that conventional persistence mechanisms such as relational XML databases have scalability issues when storing querying datasets. Accordingly, we need explore evaluate new strategies for repositories. To address the performance expected occur with of data, proposed using labelled...

Gaze is an important non-verbal behavior in patient-physician communication. We examine the effect of physician's gaze direction video consultations on their communication and interpersonal skills ratings. 51 subjects watched videos a physician providing same teleconsultations while (a) looking directly at camera (b) computer screen. After each video, participants rated skills. The results showed that perceived as making eye contact associated with higher ratings two skill items: (1) using...

Redesigning electronic medical record (EMR) systems is needed to improve their usability and usefulness. Similar other artifacts, EMR can evolve with time exhibit situated roles. Situated roles refer the ways in which a system appropriated by its users, that is, unintended users engage with, relate to, perceive context of use. These are usually unknown designers as they emerge response contextual need or constraint. Understanding system's expose unarticulated needs enable redesign...

Abstract A growing number of language learners use ubiquitous learning applications to learn anytime and anywhere. Learners translate isolated words inspired by their activities surroundings. However, may have several meanings that change depending on the context. Since don’t opportunity indicate meaning they are looking for in an online environment, risk translations do not correspond intended meaning. Identifying learner is needed provide them with appropriate translation. difficult...

Woman-centered antenatal care necessitates Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems that respect women’s preferences. However, preferences regarding EMR in remain unknown. This work aims to understand the EMR-related experiences pregnant Japanese women want. First, we conducted a field-based observational study at an clinic university hospital. We analyzed data following thematic analysis approach and found multiple encounter during care. Based on observations’ findings, administered web...

The Lebanese healthcare system has been facing major challenges due to an unprecedented financial crisis, socio-political instability, and the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims examine impact of overlapping crises on care continuity propose IT-based solutions address current build future resilience. To this end, we adopted a participatory action research approach conducted two-phase qualitative - six semi-structured interviews followed by three workshops with local stakeholders including...

The archetype-based approach has now been adopted by major EHR interoperability standards. Soon, due to an increase in adoption, more health data will be created and frequently accessed. Previous research shows that conventional persistence mechanisms such as relational XML databases have scalability issues when storing querying datasets. Accordingly, we need explore evaluate new strategies for repositories. To address the performance expected occur with of data, proposed using labelled...

Redesigning Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems is needed to improve their usefulness and usability. For user-centered redesign, designers should consider which EMR features are the most important users. However, prioritizing complicated because: (i) involve multiple users with different, sometimes conflicting, priorities (ii) targeting one feature will affect other of system. In this work, we propose a method for target when redesigning an The takes into consideration different...

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)s are intrinsic to modern-day clinics. Understanding the roles, i.e., unintended functions of EMR systems in their context use can guide design and clinics better integrate them. To understand roles antenatal care check-ups, we conducted a field-based observational study at an clinic Japanese university hospital. We observed 37 check-ups where looked how system affects communication between involved parties supports or hinders clinical process. Our data...

Healthcare research involves handling personal health information. Information security policies are implemented in institutions to ensure data subjects' rights but not always respected due researchers' neglect or unawareness. This paper is part of an action project at Saint Joseph University Lebanon aiming increase compliance with the university's information policy. An anonymous online questionnaire was administered medical students evaluate their knowledge and behavior regarding patient...

Background The study of doctor-patient-computer interactions is a key research area for examining doctor-patient relationships; however, studying these costly and obtrusive as researchers usually set up complex mechanisms or intrude on consultations to collect, then manually analyze the data. Objective We aimed facilitate human-computer human-human interaction in clinics by providing computational ethnography tool: an unobtrusive automatic classifier screen gaze dialogue combinations...