Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify current technological solutions and innovations for social and health care
- recognize differences and similarities in challenges related to the aging of global population, such as loneliness and changes in service structures
- evaluate methods for developing technological solutions for social and health care
- gain more project based learning, know-how and competence in utilizing ideas of technology for social and health care
- analyse ethical aspects in health and wellness related technology

Content

-best practices for using technological solutions for social and health services in different countries
- end-users as co-developers of technological solutions and services
- different eServices promoting health and wellness-technology and the challenges of the aging population
- innovative examples from different EU and other projects
- empowering clients and patients through different methods of self-expression and social connectivity

Materials

Students will be able to analyze effective innovative and technological models, good practices and projects in health and wellness promotion worldwide. Students are also able to recognize and practice different multidisciplinary ways and methods of wellness promotion in different contexts within social and health care. This study unit is partially integrated into Laurea’s ongoing and already completed projects. The different projects introduced during the course focus on ICT solutions and enhanced end-user engagement and are meant to promote the wellness and health of all, especially the aging population. Some of the key themes approached through the innovative use of ICT include user-friendly eServices, empowerment through storytelling, enhanced mobility or motility and social connectivity and quality of life.