Chapter 2 Medico Ergonomics : A Human Centered Approach for Developing Smart Health Care Applications

The goal of using technology to support treatment processes is to increase quality, safety and efficiency (Carayon & Friesdorf, 2006). Potentials for rationalization that can help to overcome the trade-off between the increasing demand and the limited resources of an ageing population exist. Another benefit of technology is that people can be supported in leading a self-determined, independent life in their familiar environment (Jäckl, 2004; VDE, 2008). ABSTRACT