Conference themes

User-centred design and the study of the uses of digital solutions for disability situations require the implementation of transdisciplinary approaches by placing the user and/or his ecosystem at the heart of these processes. Such a process can be studied from a psychological, an environmental, an ethical or even an ergonomical point of view, to name a few. Taking these various aspects into consideration leads to a re-evaluation of the user-centred design methods as well as the observation methods. During this review process, questions arise about requirements inventory methods for disabled people or populations affected by the digital divide, observation data combination tools and methods as well as the participation of the ecosystem and healthcare professionals in the data collection. The aim of this session is to provide answers or at least start a discussion on these topics.

Connected devices play an integral part in e-health and remote monitoring of chronic pathologies. As part of the living environment or worn by the target, their embedded ability to measure and process data enables these devices to provide general health-related information, identifiy specific situations and signal, in a time-constrained fashion, the occurrence of an emergency. Nowadays, off-the-shelf biomedical devices can be used to support remote monitoring, facilitate care or reinforce user autonomy. These devices may also assist in overcoming social isolation. This session will provide a snapshot of the current situation and trends in terms of connected devices . It will also serve as an arena to debate and exchange on the ethical recommandations on the use of connected devices and the generated data.