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Title:
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SUPPORTING RELAXATION: SLOWBREATH
FOR PEOPLE WITH MYALGIC ENCEPHALOMYELITIS |
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Author(s):
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Jorun Borsting |
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ISBN:
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978-989-8533-89-0 |
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Editors:
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Mário Macedo |
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Year:
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2019 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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HCI, e-Health, Relaxation, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Self-Management, Research Products |
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Type:
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Full Paper |
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First Page:
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151 |
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Last Page:
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162 |
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Language:
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English |
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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This paper describes the design process resulting in a cushion for relaxation called SlowBreath. The cushion was made
with the intent to support people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) in illness self-management. In particular, the
focus was on energy balancing (activities interlaced with relaxation and rest) that people with ME need to master. When
SlowBreath was finished to the extent that it could be regarded as a research product, five people diagnosed with ME
participated in exploring the fit of SlowBreath in their lives, as well as the experiences that it generated. In this paper, the
importance of design for minimal interaction for this particular user group is highlighted. The findings from the study are
articulated as a set of implications for the design of everyday digital artefacts, aiming to scaffold self-management for
people with ME. |
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