• Internet-enabled pulmonary rehabilitation and diabetes education in group settings at home: a preliminary study of patient acceptability 

      Burkow, Tatjana; Vognild, Lars Kristian; Østengen, Geir; Johnsen, Elin; Risberg, Marijke Jongsma; Bratvold, Astrid; Hagen, Tord; Brattvoll, Morten; Krogstad, Trine; Hjalmarsen, Audhild (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2013)
      Background: The prevalence of major chronic illnesses, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and diabetes, is increasing. Pulmonary rehabilitation and diabetes self-management education are important in the management of COPD and diabetes respectively. However, not everyone can participate in the programmes offered at a hospital or other central locations, for reasons such as travel ...
    • Prototyping a Diet Self-management System for People with Diabetes with Cultural Adaptable User Interface Design 

      Lee, Eunji; Årsand, Eirik; Choi, Yoon-Hee; Østengen, Geir; Sato, Keiichi; Hartvigsen, Gunnar (Chapter; Bokkapittel, 2014-08-22)
      Diet management is a critical part of diabetes selfmanagement. This project developed a working prototype application on Android-based mobile phone called SMART CARB that assists people with diabetes to self-manage their diet. The system particularly focused on monitoring carbohydrate intake in order to control their blood glucose levels. The project was positioned as a research extension to the ...