ABSTRACT
In developed countries in the 21st century, chronic health is placing a huge burden on healthcare systems. As the number of people with such conditions increases, through living longer and with changing lifestyles, there is the expectation that patients with the support of technology, and in particular personal medical devices (PMDs) may be empowered to monitor and manage their own health status. Yet the emphasis on technology to address this challenge falls short of delivering systematic strategies. To overcome these limitations, design has the interdisciplinary potential to illuminate the complex technological, social and professional relationships that are needed to support patients as part of a coordinated care strategy.
