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Home health applications have evolved over the last few decades. Assistive systems such as a data platform in connection with health devices can allow for health-related data to be automatically transmitted to a database. However, there remain significant challenges concerning intermodular communication. Central among them is the challenge of achieving interoperability, the ability of devices to communicate and share data with each other. A major goal of this project was to extend an existing data platform (COMES®) and establish working interoperability by connecting assistive devices with differing approaches. We describe this process for a sleep monitoring and a physical exercise device. Furthermore, we aimed to test this setup and the implementation with a data platform in both a laboratory and an in-home setting with 11 elderly participants. The platform modification was realized, and the relevant changes were made so that the incoming data could be processed by the data platform, as well as visually displayed in real-time. Data was recorded by the respective device and transmitted into the data server with minor disruptions. Our observations affirmed that difficulties and data loss are far more likely to occur with increasing technical complexity, in the event of instable internet connection, or when the device setup requires (elderly) subjects to take specific steps for proper functioning. We emphasize the importance for tests and evaluations of home health technologies in real-life circumstances.
Healthy sleep is required for sufficient restoration of the human body and brain. Therefore, in the case of sleep disorders, appropriate therapy should be applied timely, which requires a prompt diagnosis. Traditionally, a sleep diary is a part of diagnosis and therapy monitoring for some sleep disorders, such as cognitive behaviour therapy for insomnia. To automatise sleep monitoring and make it more comfortable for users, substituting a sleep diary with a smartwatch measurement could be considered. With the aim of providing accurate results, a study with a total of 30 night recordings was conducted. Objective sleep measurement with a Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 was compared with a subjective approach (sleep diary), evaluating the four relevant sleep characteristics: time of getting asleep, wake up time, sleep efficiency (SE), and total sleep time (TST). The performed analysis has demonstrated that the median difference between both measurement approaches was equal to 7 and 3 minutes for a time of getting asleep and wake up time correspondingly, which allows substituting a subjective measurement with a smartwatch. The SE was determined with a median difference between the two measurement methods of 5.22%. This result also implicates a possibility of substitution. Some single recordings have indicated a higher variance between the two approaches. Therefore, the conclusion can be made that a substitution provides reliable results primarily in the case of long-term monitoring. The results of the evaluation of the TST measurement do not allow to recommend substitution of the measurement method.
ISO 26000
(2022)
Bei der internationalen Norm DIN ISO 26000, deren englische Originalfassung unter dem Titel Guidance on Social Responsibility (ISO 26000: 2010) veröffentlicht wurde, handelt es sich um den ersten und einzigen Standard zum Thema, der eine eindeutige, international konsensfähige Definition gesellschaftlicher Verantwortung von Unternehmen (CSR) vorgelegt hat und der empfiehlt, die damit verbundenen Aspekte nicht isoliert zu betrachten und zu managen. Aufgrund der Entwicklung im Rahmen eines aufwendigen globalen Multistakeholderprozesses auf der Basis des Konsensprinzips verfügen ihre Inhalte zudem über ein hohes Maß an Legitimität. Neben einer Betrachtung der Inhalte und Besonderheiten der Norm soll deutlich gemacht werden, dass und warum es für Organisationen aller Art lohnend sein kann, sich auch zehn Jahre nach der Veröffentlichung mit diesem umfassendsten Standard zum Thema auseinanderzusetzen: Welche Hinweise und Ratschläge für ein zeitgemäßes Management von CSR bzw. Nachhaltigkeit lassen sich für die Praxis daraus nach wie vor entnehmen? Welche Antworten bietet die ISO 26000 zu neueren gesellschaftlichen und wirtschaftspolitischen Trends, zu den heutigen Anforderungen an ein Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement? War man bei ihrer inhaltlichen Konzeption und Ausarbeitung dem Mainstream der damaligen Zeit vielleicht sogar voraus?
Unternehmenskultur
(2022)
Unternehmenskultur als die zentrale informeller Steuerungsgröße von Organisationen spielt insbesondere bei der Verankerung ethischer Werte und Prinzipien in Unternehmen eine unverzichtbare Rolle. Warum dies so ist und welchen konkreten Beitrag eine bewusste Kulturentwicklung im Kontext angewandter Unternehmensethik leisten kann, ist Gegenstand des Artikels.
Unternehmensberatung
(2022)
Im Kapitel "Unternehmensberatung" geht es um die Themen, inhaltlichen Schwerpunkte und möglichen Ansätze von Beratungsdienstleistungen im Kontext heutiger angewandter Unternehmensethik. Von der Gestaltung einer Unternehmenskultur der Integrität zur Prävention von Wirtschaftskriminalität bis zur Entwicklung eines ganzheitlichen unternehmerischen Verantwortungsmanagements, das neben Nachhaltigkeitsaspekten auch einen ethisch reflektierten Umgang mit Digitalisierung und KI umfasst.
In order to support entrepreneurs in the Business Model Innovation (BMI) process, practice-oriented frameworks such as the St. Gallen Business Model NavigatorTM (BMN) are considered to be a powerful tool. The aim of this paper is to identify strengths and limitations of the BMN when applied to start-ups in their early stages and to contribute to the optimization of the BMN in terms of applicability for start-ups. Furthermore, the paper aims to emphasize the importance of BMI for start-ups and the relevance of a supporting framework as well as formulating a unified catalogue of requirements of BMI frameworks for start-ups.
Because process and product innovations are usually no longer sufficient to establish a company in the market or to generate a competitive advantage, Business Model Innovation is considered a powerful tool, especially for start-ups for which innovation is at the core of their business. Due to the complexity of this process, frameworks should help entrepreneurs with executing Business Model Innovation. However, theory and practice diverge. The aim of this paper is to identify the needs of a start-up regarding Business Model Innovation frameworks, underlining the importance of Business Model Innovation for start-ups as well as the relevance of a supporting framework. The research results aim to contribute to an ideal process for Business Model Innovation when applied to start-ups.
The citizen-centered health platform project is intended to provide a platform that can be used in EU cross-border regions, where social and economic exchange occurs across national borders. The overriding challenges are: (a) social: improving citizen-centered health and care provision; (b) technical: providing a digital platform for networking citizens, service providers, and municipal actors; (c) economic: developing long-term successful (sustainable) business models/value chains. The platform should strengthen and expand existing networks and establish new regional networks. Each network addresses particular challenges and apply them in a region-specific manner. Here, the national boundary conditions and the interregional needs play an essential role. These objectives require sufficient participation of civil society representatives. Furthermore, the platform will establish an overarching, sustainable, and knowledge-based network of health experts. The platform is to be jointly developed and implemented in the regions and follow an open-access approach. Therefore, synergies will be shared more quickly, strengthening competencies and competitiveness. In addition to practice partners, scientific and municipal institutions and SMEs are involved. The actors thus contribute to scientific performance, innovative strength, and resilience.