Designing technology to address distress of TB patients' emotional states: Findings from contextual inquiry

Abstract

This paper introduces our early work on designing a remote application for tuberculous (TB) treatment. By using contextual inquiry, we obtain information and insights about the Directly Observed Therapy Short Course (DOTS) treatment for TB patients to understand their experiences during the treatment, together with the emotional states and feelings. We discuss how these findings help us in designing technological solutions for these patients.