Sharon Guardado Medina

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Sharon Guardado Medina specializes in digital health and mobile health technologies. Her research lies at the intersection of health informatics, technology adoption, and data-driven healthcare, aiming to contribute to the understanding of the feasibility, usability, and clinical value of mobile health applications, particularly in the context of chronic conditions. She applies interdisciplinary methods in health informatics, user-centred design, and data analysis. Her research has been published in high-impact international journals and presented at leading conferences in digital health and medical informatics.

Sharon is passionate about bridging the gap between emerging digital health technologies and real-world clinical workflows, striving to design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based solutions that enhance patient care and healthcare decision-making. She has actively collaborated with international researchers, clinicians, and industry stakeholders with a commitment to inclusive and impactful health technology research.

Research interests

  • Digital and mobile health
  • Patient-generated health data
  • Technology adoption in healthcare
  • Data analysis and visualization
  • Clinical use of consumer-grade health devices
  • Assistive technologies for neurodivergent people

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Contact information

E-mail

sharon.guardado@gmail.com

Phone number

+358504388396

Visiting address

Pentti Kaiteran katu 1.
Office TS296

Postal address

90570 Oulu