by Research Team | Sep 1, 2015 | Research Publications
Author Simon L. Jones Abstract: Data aggregation platforms are often depicted as a panacea for users wanting to examine correlations within the multi-faceted data that they collect. In this paper we describe inherent challenges with the provision of multi-faceted,...
by Research Team | Sep 1, 2015 | Research Publications
Author(s): Niels van Berkel Chu Luo Denzil Ferreira Jorge Goncalves Vassilis Kostakos Abstract: Quantified Selfers are individuals that take a proactive stance to collect and act upon their personal data. However, these endeavours towards a better insight into...
by Research Team | Sep 1, 2015 | Research Publications
Author(s): Eun Kyoung Choe Bongshin Lee Matthew Kay Wanda Pratt Julie A. Kientz Abstract: Manual tracking of health behaviors affords many benefits, including increased awareness and engagement. However, the capture burden makes long-term manual tracking challenging....
by Research Team | Sep 1, 2015 | Research Publications
Author(s): Stephen VoidaYuan JiaYamini KaranamAlex ChambersJoe DaraAbdulaziz AlderhamiKunal BodkeDushyant ShrikhandeJessica Despard Abstract: In our research group, we are currently carrying out several empirical research studies to inform the design of future...
by Research Team | Aug 19, 2015 | Research Publications
Authors: Jessica S Ancker Holly O Witteman Baria Hafeez Thierry Provencher Mary Van de Graaf Esther Wei Abstract: Background: Consumer health information technologies (HIT) that encourage self-tracking, such as diet and fitness tracking apps and disease journals, are...