Awais Ahmad

ORCID: 0000-0001-6947-9409
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Research Areas
  • Technology Use by Older Adults
  • Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
  • Digital Mental Health Interventions
  • Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
  • Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
  • Family Support in Illness
  • IoT and Edge/Fog Computing
  • Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
  • Context-Aware Activity Recognition Systems
  • Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
  • Technology Adoption and User Behaviour
  • Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
  • Innovative Human-Technology Interaction
  • Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
  • Cancer survivorship and care
  • Human Resource Development and Performance Evaluation
  • Subtitles and Audiovisual Media
  • EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
  • Human Resource and Talent Management
  • AI in Service Interactions
  • ICT in Developing Communities
  • Usability and User Interface Design
  • Business Strategies and Management Research
  • Privacy, Security, and Data Protection
  • Internet of Things and AI

Uppsala University
2022-2024

Informa (Sweden)
2023-2024

Mid Sweden University
2019-2023

Air University
2021

Allied Hospital
2020

University of Passau
2019

Jazan University
2018

Services Institute of Medical Sciences
2012

Iqra University
2012

Secure and reliable sensing plays the key role for cognitive tracking i.e., activity identification monitoring of every individual. Over last years there has been an increasing interest from both academia industry in authentication also known as biometric recognition. These are effect individuals’ biological physiological traits. Among various traditional features, we include cognitive/brainwaves via electroencephalogram (EEG) which function a unique performance indicator due to its...

10.3390/s22062101 article EN cc-by Sensors 2022-03-09

Informal caregivers of patients with head and neck cancer (HNC), such as the patient's spouse, other close relatives, or friends, can play an important role in home-based treatment health care. Research shows that informal are usually unprepared for this responsibility need support taking care daily life activities. These circumstances place them a vulnerable position, their well-being may be compromised. This study is part our ongoing project Carer eSupport, which aims to develop web-based...

10.2196/45748 article EN cc-by JMIR Cancer 2023-04-18

BackgroundBasic Life Support [BLS; including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)] is a part of medical skills utilized in case an emergency care to save human lives. It well established that the young students can become major healthcare supportive workforce for community cases emergency. Therefore, adequate knowledge BLS necessary all university attending students. This study evaluated awareness and attitude towards training among Jazan University, Saudi Arabia.MethodsA self-administered...

10.1016/j.ajme.2018.04.001 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Alexandria Journal of Medicine 2018-06-28

The growing world population is facing challenges such as increased chronic diseases and medical expenses. Integrate the latest modern technology into healthcare system can diminish these issues. Internet of things (IoMT) vision to provide better system. IoMT comprises different sensor nodes connected together. incorporated with devices (sensors) for given facilities patient physician have capability monitor patients very efficiently. main challenge energy consumption, battery charge...

10.1109/vtc2021-spring51267.2021.9448886 article EN 2021-04-01

Informal caregivers such as relatives or close friends of patients are essential for caregiving at home. However, is a complex experience that may affect the caregivers' well-being. Therefore, there need to provide support caregivers, which we address in this article by proposing design suggestions an e-coaching application. This study identifies unmet needs Sweden and provides application using persuasive system (PSD) model. The PSD model offers systematic approach designing IT...

10.1177/20552076231177129 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Digital Health 2023-01-01

Background Informal caregivers are vital in caring for their family and friends at home who may have illnesses or disabilities. In particular, the demands caregiving can be even more challenging those with limited resources, support systems, language barriers, such as immigrant informal caregivers. They face complex challenges providing care relatives. These related to sociocultural diversity, health system navigation. Acknowledging global context of increasing number immigrants is essential...

10.2196/50038 article EN cc-by JMIR mhealth and uhealth 2023-09-28

The percentage of older adults increases globally with an increased need for medical care. To support the idea successful active aging, e-health seems to be interesting concept. This study was conducted as a systematic literature study, aim identify and discuss determinant factors in Human computer interaction eHealth adults. important main research question answer was: What are critical challenges address improved human technology enhanced health care systems adults? Findings show that...

10.1145/3312714.3312730 article EN 2019-01-01

We see an explosive global labour demand in the Software Industry, and higher education institutions play a crucial role supplying industry with professionals relevant education. Existing literature identifies gap between what software engineering teaches students demands. Using our open-sourced Job Market AnalyseR (JMAR) text-analysis tool, we compared keywords from course syllabi job posts to investigate knowledge technology-focused departure point. present trend analysis of technology...

10.1145/3593663.3593690 article EN 2023-06-05

The purpose of this study is to analyze the factors that influencing financial behavior among universities and post graduate colleges student’s in Narowal. quantitative approach was used by distributing questionnaires. A sum total 237accurate useable questionnaires have been received. Pearson correlation multiple regression analysis were for analyzing data. empirical findings show there a direct positive significant effect attitude, knowledge, self-efficacy on behavior. has highest...

10.6007/ijarbss/v9-i2/5602 article EN International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences 2019-03-03

Introduction It is strongly recommended that randomised controlled trials are preceded with an exploration of the needs target population and feasibility testing intervention. The present study protocol set out to describe these steps in development a complex past decades’ transition care from inpatient outpatient settings has increased complexity caregivers’ responsibilities, which they may not be prepared for. There need support informal caregivers (ICs) prepare them for caregiving...

10.1136/bmjopen-2021-057442 article EN cc-by BMJ Open 2022-05-01

An identified global phenomenon is that, as the percentage of older adults increases, new challenges arise for medical care and rehabilitation. Several research studies have presented e-health a ...

10.5220/0007658101740182 article EN cc-by-nc-nd 2019-01-01

Informal Caregivers such as a spouse, other close relatives or friends of cancer patients can play an essential role in home-based treatment and care. However, the informal caregivers might not be prepared for this responsibility, they have several unmet requirements taking care home environment. The caregivers' physical, social psychological health is also profoundly affected due to conditions their relatives. We propose User-centred Positive Design hybrid framework by merging traditional...

10.3233/shti220440 article EN cc-by-nc Studies in health technology and informatics 2022-05-25

The purpose of this study is to explore the training & development practices in National Bank Pakistan (NBP). Different levels officers are providing opportunities NBP. Data collected from different staff colleges Result shows, bank its employees, but there still gap which should be addressed. Training need analysis not sufficient. Most trainers belong operational background and they unable provide sufficient develop good employees. does have T&D plan for top-level management.

10.22610/imbr.v4i1.958 article EN cc-by Information Management and Business Review 2012-01-15

Informal caregivers, crucial contributors to healthcare, face myriad challenges in supporting individuals with health needs. While IT applications offer promising solutions, some caregivers hesitate adopt them, favoring traditional communication approaches healthcare and support providers. This study, conducted Sweden, presents why are reluctant use applications. Through a qualitative approach involving group interviews caregiver association members, four key themes emerged, namely, need for...

10.3233/shti240370 article EN cc-by-nc Studies in health technology and informatics 2024-08-22

Informal caregivers (ICs), including the patient’s spouse, close relatives, or friends, play an important role in caregiving individuals with head and neck cancer (HNC). AI-based chatbots might offer information assistance related to caregiving. This study presents viewpoints of ICs healthcare professionals (HCPs) on using caring for HNC. A total six focus groups were conducted 15 13 HCPs from three Swedish university hospitals. The uncovers a widespread hesitancy toward intention use among...

10.3233/shti240522 article EN cc-by-nc Studies in health technology and informatics 2024-08-22

Abstract Background Informal caregivers (ICs) of patients with cancer provide essential and mainly uncompensated care. A self-perceived preparedness to care for the patient is associated a lower caregiver burden, described as extent which caregiving perceived having adverse effects on IC functioning well-being. ICs’ well-being patient-perceived quality care, suggesting that interventions optimize health are in order improve Head neck (HNC) seventh most common malignant disease world. The its...

10.1186/s12885-024-12273-y article EN cc-by BMC Cancer 2024-04-18

Abstract Aim This study aimed to compare the quality of laparoscopic appendicectomy operation notes in emergency setting 'Get It Right First Time' (GIRFT) guidelines. To evaluate effect teaching session and operative note checklist improving completion rate for appendicectomy. Method Retrospective analysis 19 consecutive patients undergoing Prospective data was then collected on 15 post-intervention. 34 recommendations based GIRFT 'Best practice documentation' were used audit notes....

10.1093/bjs/znae197.321 article EN British journal of surgery 2024-09-01

Background Informal caregivers, often family members or friends, play a crucial role in supporting individuals with chronic illnesses, disabilities, age-related needs. However, the demands of caregiving can be overwhelming, leading to stress, burnout, and negative impacts on caregivers’ well-being. IT applications have emerged as potential solutions support informal but their design evaluation lack comprehensive understanding needs preferences. By perspectives these issues, this review aimed...

10.2196/57393 article EN cc-by Journal of Medical Internet Research 2024-09-10

Objectives: This paper introduces HealthCheck, a novel evaluation method for persuasive mobile health applications, aiming to fill the critical gap in quick and effective tools this domain. Methods: Following Design Science Research, HealthCheck was developed through problem identification, solution design, implementation, evaluation, iterative refinement. The implementation involved testing with seven experts assess its applicability effectiveness. Results: Feedback from evaluators...

10.1177/14604582241290969 article EN cc-by-nc Health Informatics Journal 2024-10-01

<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Informal caregivers, often family members or friends, play a crucial role in supporting individuals with chronic illnesses, disabilities, age-related needs. However, the demands of caregiving can be overwhelming, leading to stress, burnout, and negative impacts on caregivers’ well-being. IT applications have emerged as potential solutions support informal but their design evaluation lack comprehensive understanding needs preferences. By perspectives these...

10.2196/preprints.57393 preprint EN 2024-02-19
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