Personal health record prototype
Chen, Da-Lun (2016)
Chen, Da-Lun
Oulun ammattikorkeakoulu
2016
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201604033789
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201604033789
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and diabetes are the most common chronic diseases in the world, in addition to cancer. CVD is a general term for heart and circulatory conditions, e.g. coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke, whereas COPD is a chronic condition of the lungs including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. CHD, stroke and COPD are globally the top three causes of mortality. Diabetes, on the other hand, affects one in twelve adults in the world and can lead to CVD and other complications. Diabetes is a chronic metabolic condition. 90% of diabetes is type 2 diabetes. The risks of these chronic diseases are often associated with unhealthy diet, sedentary lifestyle, drinking alcohol and smoking.
To combat these diseases, living a healthy lifestyle is as important as adhering to treatment. A healthy lifestyle includes eating a balanced diet, exercising sufficiently, drinking less alcohol and smoking cessation. As a result, it helps to keep the body healthy and thus reduce the risk of chronic diseases and related complications.
eHealth tailored to achieve specific goals has the potential to empower people to live a healthier life. ProWellness Health Solutions, a Finnish IT company which has dedicated itself to chronic disease management system, is endeavoring to build an advanced personal health record application. The application will help people with CVD, COPD and diabetes and others who are at high risk of these diseases to manage their health more effectively and efficiently.
This thesis project was commissioned by the company to create a new prototype for a web-based personal health record application. The prototype should be modern and tailored to a set of specific requirements.
Much effort have been made to deliver the prototype. Prior to implementation, a literature review on the target diseases was conducted. In addition, self-study on JavaScript and jQuery was carried out. Furthermore, proactive and regular communication with the commissioner and the instructing teacher had been kept throughout the thesis work to ensure that the project advances.
Finally, a new prototype was created according to the requirements. It is responsive and interactive; it presents demo data with configurable charts and sortable tables and can leverage the company’s technology. The prototype serves as a medium for obtaining further requirements from the company’s stakeholders. A multidisciplinary approach will be integral to future development. As for the future bachelor thesis, a usability study on well-received personal health applications can provide valuable insights.
To combat these diseases, living a healthy lifestyle is as important as adhering to treatment. A healthy lifestyle includes eating a balanced diet, exercising sufficiently, drinking less alcohol and smoking cessation. As a result, it helps to keep the body healthy and thus reduce the risk of chronic diseases and related complications.
eHealth tailored to achieve specific goals has the potential to empower people to live a healthier life. ProWellness Health Solutions, a Finnish IT company which has dedicated itself to chronic disease management system, is endeavoring to build an advanced personal health record application. The application will help people with CVD, COPD and diabetes and others who are at high risk of these diseases to manage their health more effectively and efficiently.
This thesis project was commissioned by the company to create a new prototype for a web-based personal health record application. The prototype should be modern and tailored to a set of specific requirements.
Much effort have been made to deliver the prototype. Prior to implementation, a literature review on the target diseases was conducted. In addition, self-study on JavaScript and jQuery was carried out. Furthermore, proactive and regular communication with the commissioner and the instructing teacher had been kept throughout the thesis work to ensure that the project advances.
Finally, a new prototype was created according to the requirements. It is responsive and interactive; it presents demo data with configurable charts and sortable tables and can leverage the company’s technology. The prototype serves as a medium for obtaining further requirements from the company’s stakeholders. A multidisciplinary approach will be integral to future development. As for the future bachelor thesis, a usability study on well-received personal health applications can provide valuable insights.