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Elin Thygesen is a Professor at the Department of Health and Nursing Sciences, Faculty of Health and Sports Sciences, University of Agder. She serves as Academic Director of the Centre for e-health since 2011, focusing on technology-enabled healthcare innovations.
Her research examines patients' and healthcare professionals' experiences with technology solutions, particularly addressing digital exclusion and co-creation with vulnerable groups. Key themes include technology for intellectual disability inclusion, elderly care, and cross-sector healthcare collaboration. Recent work explores digital competence in seniors and ethical technology design.
- 2025: Studies on parental experiences with online screening tools
- 2024: Research on GP video consultations and inclusive design practices
- 2023: Projects analyzing digital transportation solutions and social inclusion principles
- 2022: Investigations into elderly social contact technologies
Thygesen's scholarship emphasizes interdisciplinary, cross-sector co-creation involving users, public/voluntary sectors, and industry. Her work addresses socio-technical transitions in healthcare delivery and digital equity for marginalized populations.
