Okursoy M. E., Börekçi N. A. G. Z.
Human Interaction and Emerging Technologies (IHIET-AI 2025), Malaga, İspanya, 22 - 24 Nisan 2025, cilt.161, ss.449-457, (Tam Metin Bildiri)
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Yayın Türü:
Bildiri / Tam Metin Bildiri
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Cilt numarası:
161
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Doi Numarası:
10.54941/ahfe1005937
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Basıldığı Şehir:
Malaga
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Basıldığı Ülke:
İspanya
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Sayfa Sayıları:
ss.449-457
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TED Üniversitesi Adresli:
Evet
Özet
Recent developments in medical and healthcare technologies have resulted in longer life expectancy, along with an increase in chronic conditions and related medical costs. This trend is being mitigated through the integration of empowering technologies into everyday life, which improve tracking and effectiveness in preventive healthcare, thereby enhancing the quality of life and lowering expenses. Digital technologies, especially smart wearables, have become widely adopted, addressing a variety of user needs beyond just health and wellness. Their multifunctionality facilitates their incorporation into daily routines, allowing users to monitor exercises, steps, calories burned, sleep patterns, heart rate, blood pressure, diet, and hydration—key components for preventive health. Conversely, while medical devices are becoming more compact and user-friendly for non-professionals, their development is progressing more slowly and conservatively than digital products. The differences between these markets stem from variations in regulations, research and development capabilities, financial limitations, and legal obligations. Nevertheless, medical technologies in healthcare are increasingly integrating with consumer technologies, highlighting the need for product designers to be aware of the specific requirements for medical devices. This paper reports on findings from a field study with 30 users of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) devices for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) , selected as a successful home-use medical device for a common chronic condition. The findings are categorized by factors affecting product choice, ease of use, and user perceptions of CPAP therapy.