Title :
Evaluation of a web-based self-learning system for lifestyle improvement
Author :
Sugano, Masashi ; Araki, Rieko ; Aiba, Naomi
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Comprehensive Rehabilitation, Osaka Prefecture Univ., Habikino
fDate :
Jan. 30 2008-Feb. 1 2008
Abstract :
In this study we examine the Web-based ldquoself-learning system for preventing lifestyle-related diseaserdquo currently being developed by the National Institute of Health and Nutrition in order to determine areas for improvement, making the system easier to use. College students of the national registered dietitian training course adopted the roles of learners and supporters in the system and we analyzed their system use history and obtained feedback concerning system use via a questionnaire. There were many requests for the ability to use the system through a mobile phone. Moreover, it became clear that the data input methods involving, for example, calorie acquisition, need to be simplified.
Keywords :
Internet; health care; medical computing; National Institute of Health and Nutrition; Web-based self-learning system; lifestyle improvement; national registered dietitian training course; Diabetes; Diseases; Educational institutions; Educational programs; Feedback; History; Hospitals; Internet; Medical services; Mobile handsets; behaviour exchange; lifestyle-related disease; nutrition instruction; self-learning system; web-based education;
Conference_Titel :
Pervasive Computing Technologies for Healthcare, 2008. PervasiveHealth 2008. Second International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Tampere
Print_ISBN :
978-963-9799-15-8
DOI :
10.1109/PCTHEALTH.2008.4571022