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
Phua, Chu Yun; Mohidin, Hazrina Haja Bava; Abdul-Samad, Zulkiflee;
Bong, Way Kiat
; Alwi, Najah MD
(2025).
A systematic review of the relationship between school design projects and sense of belonging.
International Journal of Inclusive Education.
https://doi.org/10.1080/13603116.2025.2584618
Langdon, Jayde; Cabansag, Cristina Tugahan; Grigoris, Alexis;
Bong, Way Kiat
(2025).
JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies - Utilizing Smart Televisions as Assistive Technology to Enhance Communication and Social Lives of Older Adults: Systematic Review.
JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies.
Vol. 12.
https://doi.org/10.2196/73050
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.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/4157952
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.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/3362547
Salman, Hasanin Mohammed; 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
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.
Education Sciences.
Vol. 13.
https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci13090918
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.
Sleep Medicine: X.
Vol. 6.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sleepx.2023.100093
Chua, Kah Heng;
Bong, Way Kiat
(2022).
Providing inclusive education through virtual classrooms: a study of the experiences of secondary science teachers in Malaysia during the pandemic.
International Journal of Inclusive Education.
https://doi.org/10.1080/13603116.2022.2042403
Du, Kha Nguyen;
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
