About
My research area focuses on human-computer interaction, universal design of ICT, accessibility and use of technology in the health domain, precisely assistive technologies and welfare technologies.
Research groups
Research projects
Completed research projects
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NORtritious – digital platform for innovation, development and communication of healthy food and drink
In this project, the business cluster Fremtidsmat wants to continue the development of the innovation platform NORtritious
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Stepping stones for successful evaluation of mobile app efficacy for risk reduction of type 2 diabetes
In this PhD project, we developed and assessed the feasibility of an evidence-based app designed to promote and monitor lifestyle change in individuals with prediabetes.
Publications and research
Scientific publications
Toaha, Mohammad Safiul Alam; Bong, Way Kiat (2025). LogYourEatingHabits: A Dietary App Focusing on Eating Habits that Promotes Healthy Lifestyles. Law, Effie Lai-Chong; Perez, Maria Lozano; Mulvenna, Maurice (Ed.). Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies for Ageing Well and e-Health (ICT4AWE 2025). SciTePress.
Bong, Way Kiat ; Li, Yuan Jing (2025). How Many Times Do I Need to Say, ‘It Is Me’? Investigating Two-Factor Authentication with Older Adults in Norway. Law, Effie Lai-Chong; Perez, Maria Lozano; Mulvenna, Maurice (Ed.). Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies for Ageing Well and e-Health (ICT4AWE 2025). p. 25-34. SciTePress.
Mohammed Salman, Hasanin; Prand-Stritzko, Anna; Petit, Barnabé; Pujol, Bastien; Janssen, Lara; Figueras, Maria Masip;
Bong, Way Kiat
(2024).
Incorporating Cognitive Training with Elderly People's Everyday Use of Smartphones.
Mulvenna, Maurice; Perez, Maria Lozano; Ziefle, Martina (Ed.).
Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies for Ageing Well and e-Health. p. 73-83.
SciTePress.
https://doi.org/10.5220/0012625700003699
Lunde, Pernille
;
Skoglund, Gyri
;
Olsen, Cecilie Fromholt
;
Hilde, Gunvor
;
Bong, Way Kiat
;
Nilsson, Birgitta Blakstad
(2023).
Think Aloud Testing of a Smartphone App for Lifestyle Change Among Persons at Risk of Type 2 Diabetes: Usability Study.
JMIR Human Factors.
Vol. 10.
https://doi.org/10.2196/48950
Thorshov, Thea Christine; Øverby, Caroline Tonje; Hansen, Diana Dobran;
Bong, Way Kiat
; Skifjeld, Knut; Hurlen, Petter; Dammen, Toril; Moen, Anne; Hrubos-Strøm, Harald
(2023).
Experience with the use of a digital sleep diary in symptom management by individuals with insomnia -a pilot mixed method study.
7 p.
Sleep Medicine: X.
Vol. 6.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sleepx.2023.100093
Bong, Way Kiat
; Chua, Kah Heng
(2023).
Assessing Teachers’ Practices in Providing Inclusive Online Education: Development and Validation of an Instrument Based on Inclusive Practices among Teachers in Malaysia.
13 p.
Education Sciences.
Vol. 13.
https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci13090918
Phua, Chu Yun; Chua, Kah Heng;
Bong, Way Kiat
(2022).
Experiences of Parents and Teachers with Virtual Classrooms during the COVID-19 Restrictions: A Study Focusing on Inclusive Education in Malaysia.
19 p.
Education Sciences.
Vol. 12.
https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci12120884
Bong, Way Kiat ; Yousaf, Abubakar; Li, Yuan Jing; Chen, Weiqin (2022). Designing and Developing a Web Application of Food Products Focusing on Plant-Based Diets for Better Health. Duffy, Vincent G.; Gao, Qing; Zhou, Jia; Antona, Margherita; Stephanidis, Constantine (Ed.). HCI International 2022 – Late Breaking Papers: HCI for Health, Well-being, Universal Access and Healthy Aging. Springer.
Bong, Way Kiat ; Jagannath Das, Kuthethur Sneha; Janszen, Felix (2022). Gluco Coach—A Self-Management Application for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: User testing to understand comfort levels and sustained patient engagement. Murata, Yoshitoshi; Rajh, Arian (Ed.). eTELEMED 2022, The Fourteenth International Conference on eHealth, Telemedicine, and Social Medicine. International Academy, Research and Industry Association (IARIA).
Nguyen Du, Kha;
Bong, Way Kiat
(2022).
A Universally Designed Dietary Mobile Application for Healthier Lifestyles.
Ziefle, Martina; Mulvenna, Maurice; Maciaszek, Leszek A. (Ed.).
Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies for Ageing Well and e-Health. p. 177-185.
SciTePress.
https://doi.org/10.5220/0010979700003188
