COVID19

Designing Digital Health Solutions During Pandemics: A Multidisciplinary Workshop

We developed a workshop aimed at exploring the unique challenges and opportunities in designing digital health and wellbeing technologies during pandemics. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the workshop introduces participants to a pandemic-stage matrix and fosters discussions on adapting design methods to rapidly changing societal needs. The initiative emphasizes the importance of user-centered design while navigating constraints like restricted user interaction...

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Abortion Access in the EU and UK

We explored the challenges and policy changes affecting abortion access during the COVID-19 pandemic across the European Union and the United Kingdom. While some countries implemented measures to facilitate access, such as telemedicine and extended guidelines for early medical abortion, others restricted services or failed to consider abortion as essential healthcare. These findings underscore disparities in abortion policy and access,...

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Building Resilient Teleconsultation Systems Post-COVID-19

We analyzed the rapid adoption of teleconsultation systems during the first wave of COVID-19, emphasizing the need for sustainable implementation beyond the pandemic. Our insights reveal that while these systems proved valuable in maintaining healthcare access, there is a risk of lacking integration into broader organizational structures. We propose strategies to ensure teleconsultation remains effective, addressing design, training, and policy...

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COVID-19 Changing Online Conversations About Multiple Sclerosis on Twitter

This study examines how the COVID-19 pandemic influenced Twitter discussions about Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Using sentiment and topic analysis, we analyzed tweets before and after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. The results reveal shifts in conversation focus and emotional tone, providing insights into how global health crises impact online discourse for vulnerable populations. (more…)

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