Open PhD positions for three projects in the field of AAL at RWTH Aachen University, Germany.
More information can be found here: https://www.visuaal-itn.eu/
- Research Project 1 – Perceptions of personal privacy in health monitoring technologies (in different users)
The aim of this doctoral thesis is to identify differently perceived dimensions and degrees of privacy, taking user group-specific needs and requirements for lifelogging technologies in diverse contexts into account. Covering a broad range of lifelogging technologies (e.g., video-based, audio-based, sensor-based), perception of privacy should be analysed technology-specifically. The focused target groups are users of the whole life span, but the thesis will specifically target older and frail persons, who have experiences with chronic illnesses and care. The here resulting gradations of privacy can be elaborated and subsequently appropriately concerned by respective stakeholders. - Research Project 2 – (Dis)Trust in medical technologies and medical support considering (severe) health decisions
Trust as a major component of the acceptance of medical technologies is essential. Especially in severe health- and life-end-decisions, socio-ethical perspectives on lifelogging and medical technology are of paramount impact. Thereby, trust in technologies and decisions of medical personnel are of utmost importance for people who need assistance and care. Yet, trust concepts prevailing are concentrating on different usage contexts and lack of understanding which factors need to be considered in severe illness and under vital conditions. This thesis examines the extent to which trust in technology and medical support impacts technology acceptance and decisions in (severe) health situations. - Research Project 3 – Acceptance of artificial intelligence in health-related contexts
This thesis focuses on the perception and acceptance of intelligent solutions for supporting, on the one hand, people who suffer from chronic diseases as well as medical staff, on the other hand. Required and desired functions of the technologies will be explored depending on the respective context and user group. In addition for the investigation of acceptance, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, and usage conditions are examined for a broad spectrum of health settings.
