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Persuasive Technology(also: Behaviour Change Technology, Behavior Change Technology)

Technology designed to change users' attitudes or behaviours through persuasion and social influence rather than coercion. In health and wellness contexts, persuasive technologies use strategies such as goal-setting, self-monitoring, reminders, social comparison, and rewards to…

Playification

A design strategy that transforms routine or clinical tasks into playful, engaging experiences without relying solely on competitive game mechanics like points and leaderboards. Unlike gamification, which adds game elements to non-game contexts, playification emphasizes…

Post-Exertion Malaise(also: PEM, Post-Exertional Malaise, Crash)

A disproportionate worsening of symptoms following physical, cognitive, or emotional exertion that would not cause comparable effects in a healthy person. Post-exertion malaise is a hallmark symptom of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and occurs in…

Pressure ulcer(also: Pressure injury, Pressure sore, Decubitus ulcer)

A localized injury to the skin and underlying tissue resulting from sustained pressure, often over a bony prominence. Pressure ulcers are a major health concern for wheelchair users and people with limited mobility, as prolonged sitting without regular weight shifts can restrict…

Psychomotor testing(also: Psychomotor assessment, Motor performance testing)

The measurement of cognitive-motor integration — how quickly and accurately a person can translate mental intentions into physical actions such as reaching, pointing, grasping, or tapping. Psychomotor tests assess reaction time, movement speed, accuracy, coordination, and…

Pulmonary Rehabilitation(also: PR, Respiratory Rehabilitation)

A supervised, multidisciplinary program for people with chronic respiratory diseases that combines patient education, exercise training, and self-management skills to reduce symptoms, improve quality of life, and increase physical activity. During pulmonary rehabilitation,…

Pursed-lip Breathing(also: PLB)

A breathing technique in which the person inhales gently through the nose and exhales slowly through lightly pursed lips, with the exhalation lasting at least twice as long as the inhalation. The prolonged exhalation against pursed lips creates positive back-pressure in the…

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