Applying persuasive design in a diabetes mellitus application

Sjoerd Smink

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    Abstract

    This paper describes persuasive design methods and compares this to an application currently under development for diabetes mellitus patients. Various elements of persuasion and a categorization of persuasion types are mentioned. Also discussed are principles of how successful persuasion should be designed, as well as the practical applications and ethics of persuasive design. This paper is not striving for completeness of theories on the topic, but uses the theories to compare it to an application intended for diabetes mellitus patients. The results of this comparison can be used for improvements of the application.
    Original languageEnglish
    Place of PublicationEnschede
    PublisherUniversity of Twente
    Number of pages11
    Publication statusPublished - 2012

    Keywords

    • Diabetes mellitus
    • Persuasive design
    • Smarcos
    • Captology

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