Digital technology gives patients meaningfulness while waiting for treatment
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Digital technology gives patients meaningfulness while waiting for treatment

18/09/2024 University of Borås
Caring for cancer patients, particularly those with breast cancer, is in focus in several research projects at the University of Borås, Sweden. The projects aim to develop digital tools to assist patients and nursing students.

One project available in the App Store in Swedish called ´Min strålbehandling´ in Swedish (in English My Radiotherapy), is aimed at cancer patients who can ask questions and get answers from a virtual nurse about radiotherapy. Also in development is the possibility of taking a virtual tour of the radiotherapy facilities in Gothenburg and Borås via a VR solution, virtual reality.

Another project is the DIBH-App, which will be used for training in deep breathing techniques before upcoming radiotherapy for left-sided breast cancer. This project involves a mobile app along with a sensor band around the chest to practice at home how to breathe and hold one’s breath to reduce the risk of radiotherapy affecting the heart.

AI project for extensive training in difficult conversations in palliative care

Together with ICT educators at the University of Borås, an AI tool is currently being developed for nursing students at various levels to train in existential conversations in palliative care. Various simulation scenarios with avatars using AI and ChatGPT are created. The program provides students with extensive training, where they can ask questions to a fictional patient or relative who can then give different kinds of responses.

The projects are lead by Maria Brovall, Professor of Nursing Science in the research field The human perspective in care at the University of Borås, Sweden.

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Read more about Professor Maria Brovall
Interview with Maria Brovall at the University of Borås webpage

About the projects
DIBH-App
Digi Do
Simulating existential conversations in palliative care using AI for nursing students at undergraduate and advanced levels
https://www.hb.se/en/about-ub/current/news-archive/2024/september/she-wants-to-give-patients-meaningful-waiting-times-using-digital-technology/
18/09/2024 University of Borås
Regions: Europe, Sweden
Keywords: Applied science, Technology, Health, Medical, People in health research, Science, Life Sciences

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