Health and participation with digital technologies
The Institute for People, Technology and Participation (IMTT) works on application-oriented interdisciplinary research projects at the interface between people, technology and social participation. Research focuses include the use of technology in care, support for care processes (case and care management), digital interventions to promote health and technical assistance systems to promote participation for older people and people with disabilities.
Application-oriented & interdisciplinary
The IMTT is characterised by the close integration of technical and nursing science expertise. Scientists from the fields of engineering, computer science, education and health and care sciences work together in interdisciplinary projects at the institute. The IMTT is headed by Prof. Dr. Peter König (Nursing and Rehabilitation Management) and Prof. Dr. Christophe Kunze (Digital Health Technologies). In our projects, we work together with a large network of practice partners from the social and healthcare sectors.
User-oriented and participatory research
A particular focus of the IMTT's projects is on user-oriented design processes and participatory research. Our work is aimed equally at gaining scientific knowledge and further developing care. The Future Care Lab and the Multiprofessional Skills Lab are modern laboratories for the development of application scenarios and the evaluation of solution approaches, in which we investigate the potential of new technologies in care with our practice partners.
In addition to research, the Institute's fields of work also include innovation, networking and practice transfer as well as training and further education.
