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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | CHI 2025 - Proceedings of the 2025 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems |
Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the 2025 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems |
Publisher | Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) |
Number of pages | 20 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9798400713941 |
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Publication status | Published - 25 Apr 2025 |
Event | The ACM (Association of Computing Machinery) CHI conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems 2025 - Yokohama, Japan Duration: 26 Apr 2025 → 1 May 2025 https://chi2025.acm.org/ |
Publication series
Name | Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems - Proceedings |
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Publisher | ACM |
ISSN (Electronic) | 2159-6468 |
Conference
Conference | The ACM (Association of Computing Machinery) CHI conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems 2025 |
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Abbreviated title | CHI 2025 |
Country/Territory | Japan |
City | Yokohama |
Period | 26/04/25 → 1/05/25 |
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Bibliographical note
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