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eHealth

Combining Psychology, Technology and Health

Saskia Kelders, Hanneke Kip, Floor Sieverink, Julia Keizer, Lisette van Gemert-Pijnen, and Marileen Kouijzer

Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is suitable for everyone who wants or needs to know more about eHealth and all of its possibilities. No specific knowledge or education background is assumed, since all concepts that are discussed will be briefly explained. For learners who desire more depth, further reading is available. You can use the hashtag #FLeHealth to talk about this course on social media.

Topics Covered

Meaning and application of eHealth
Different domains of eHealth
Human Centered Design
Usability testing
Values and requirements
Behaviour change
Persuasive technology
Implementation of eHealth technology
Formative and summative evaluation
Log data analysis

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Broad introduction to ehealth

According to learners, this course provides a positive|comprehensive overview of eHealth, effectively combining concepts from neutral|psychology, technology, and health. Students appreciate that it's positive|suitable for everyone, including those with no prior background, making it a great positive|starting point for understanding the field's different domains and applications like neutral|Human Centered Design and neutral|behaviour change. While the course is seen as a strong introduction, some learners mention it could benefit from warning|more in-depth coverage on specific topics or warning|more recent examples, particularly for those already familiar with parts of the subject matter. Overall, it's considered a positive|well-structured and positive|accessible course for gaining foundational knowledge in eHealth.

Material presented clearly and well-structured.

"The course structure was logical and easy to navigate."

"Content was presented clearly with helpful explanations."

"Lectures were well-organized and the topics flowed nicely."

"I found the explanations of potentially complex ideas very clear."

Accessible and suitable for those new to the field.

"As someone new to eHealth, I found the material easy to follow and understand."

"No prior knowledge was assumed, which made it perfect for me."

"The concepts were explained clearly, even for someone without a tech or health background."

"A really good starting point if you want to learn about eHealth from scratch."

Highlights the intersection of health, tech, psychology.

"I appreciated how it combined different fields like psychology and technology."

"The interdisciplinary nature of the course was exactly what I was looking for."

"It really showed how important it is to consider the psychological aspects when developing eHealth tech."

"Understanding the blend of disciplines was key to grasping eHealth."

Offers a comprehensive introduction to eHealth.

"This course provided a really useful overview of the eHealth field."

"I got a great introduction to how psychology, tech, and health intersect in eHealth."

"It covers a wide range of topics, giving a good sense of what eHealth is all about."

"Learned about many different applications of eHealth that I wasn't aware of before."

May not satisfy those seeking advanced knowledge.

"While it was broad, I wished some areas were covered in more detail."

"Felt a bit basic at times, especially if you already know some of the concepts."

"Could have gone deeper into specific technologies or research methods."

"Good as an intro, but not enough if you need advanced practical skills."

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We've selected 45 books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in eHealth: Combining Psychology, Technology and Health.

The Design of Everyday Things

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Classic in the field of design. It provides a broad overview of the principles of human-centered design, and it is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the field.

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