Integrating Technology into Self-Management Ecosystems: Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes in the UK using Smartwatches

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Abstract

Self-managing chronic conditions typically involves a diverse network of individuals and devices, forming a self-management ecosystem. For this ecosystem to be effective, components need to work together cohesively. The rapid advancement of technology means new devices need to be repeatedly integrated into existing self-management ecosystems. To examine this process, we used the case study of young adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in the UK who were given a smartwatch. Over six months, interviews and focus groups were performed to explore their smartwatch use alongside T1D management. Thematic analysis highlighted that smartwatches have potential as a display, interface and data source in T1D management, which is of particular importance as artificial intelligence plays a growing role in self-management ecosystems. It also emphasised the need for customisation, flexibility and adaptability, and automation in the design of technology to promote integration into existing self-management ecosystems for both T1D and other chronic conditions.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCHI 2025 - Proceedings of the 2025 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the 2025 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery (ACM)
Number of pages20
ISBN (Electronic)9798400713941
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 25 Apr 2025
EventThe ACM (Association of Computing Machinery) CHI conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems 2025 - Yokohama, Japan
Duration: 26 Apr 20251 May 2025
https://chi2025.acm.org/

Publication series

NameConference on Human Factors in Computing Systems - Proceedings
PublisherACM
ISSN (Electronic)2159-6468

Conference

ConferenceThe ACM (Association of Computing Machinery) CHI conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems 2025
Abbreviated titleCHI 2025
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityYokohama
Period26/04/251/05/25
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