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TECHNOLOGY AS A CATALYST FOR HEALTH ENHANCEMENT

JANE ELLERY, PH.D. AND PETER J. ELLERY, PH.D.

Contents

Introduction

Techno-Centric, User-Centric, and Everything Between

Salutogenesis and Sense of Coherence

Application of GRRs and GRDs to Healthcare Technology

Addressing GRDs through Technology Design

A New Health System for the Twenty-First Century

Conclusions

References

Introduction

Emerging technologies can go a long way toward enhancing quality of life and improving well-being. These same technologies also can be a key contributor to stress and frustration. The specific aim of this chapter is to present a framework for developers to use while designing and developing health information and communication technologies. This framework can ...

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