Awais Ahmad

Uppsala University

Papers

1

Total Citations

15

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1

About

Awais Ahmad is a researcher at the intersection of digital health, human-centered design, and oncology care. His work focuses on developing supportive technologies for informal caregivers—often family members or friends—who manage the complex needs of patients with head and neck cancer. In his highly cited 2023 study, "Positive Design Framework for Carer eSupport," Ahmad conducted a qualitative investigation in Sweden to understand the emotional and practical burdens faced by these caregivers. He proposed a novel positive design framework that shifts from merely addressing deficits to fostering resilience, empowerment, and well-being through digital tools. This work has already garnered 15 citations, reflecting its timely relevance in cancer care and health informatics. Ahmad’s contributions are notable for bridging human-computer interaction with clinical practice, offering actionable insights for eHealth interventions that prioritize caregiver quality of life. His research is shaping how we design supportive systems for unpaid carers, making him a rising voice in compassionate, user-driven health technology.

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Papers
15
Total Citations
15
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Positive Design Framework for Carer eSupport: Qualitative Study to Support Informal Caregivers of Patients With Head and Neck Cancer in Sweden
15 citations · 2023
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2023 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 6
🏛 Institutions: Uppsala University

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