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An unexpected finding from an EU-funded project - YetiCare health technology helps children to self-regulate

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As a component of the EU-funded EPIC project, the health technology of YetiCare was examined in a UK special needs school. A notable outcome of the investigation was observing children utilising YetiCare for self-regulation while remaining within the classroom premises.
A child using Yetitablet at Mill Water School. EPIC project.
A child using Yetitablet at Mill Water School. EPIC project.

During November and December 2022, Mill Water School, a special needs school in Devon, United Kingdom, assessed how YetiCare health technology can aid special education as part of the eHealth Productivity and Innovation in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly (EPIC) project, under the scrutiny of academics from the University of Plymouth. 

Health technology solution in versatile use 

Maria Jokelainen, CEO of YetiCare Oy, explains about the role of YetiCare in the project:  
"YetiCare health technology solution, including a giant Android-based Yetitablet, an easy-to-use user interface and versatile applications, was tested in different classrooms for six weeks. The school could test the usability of YetiCare without any specific instructions. During the evaluation period, six children were observed using the Yetitablet. At the end of the evaluation, seven teachers evaluated YetiCare and Yetitablet.” 
 
Regarding the experiment, Nicole Thomas, a research fellow who participated in the project, describes the testing: "YetiCare was utilised for various purposes, including mathematical study, sensory support, and group activities. The assessment report indicated that the children who participated in the experiment thoroughly enjoyed using YetiCare." 

"In particular YetiBowling, one of YetiCare applications, was a hit. Also, the pupils liked to use various tools, such as balls and brushes. Teachers described that the children knew how to navigate and find their favourite applications easily with the help of the tablet. They are familiar with using Android-based devices, so using Yetitablet was easy", Thomas adds. 

Children used YetiCare to self-regulate 

The researchers were surprised by how the children utilised the YetiCare health technology to self-regulate and attain a state of calmness, all while remaining within the classroom premises. 

"In practice, when an unpleasant feeling arose, some of the children went to Yetitablet and started to use, for example, a sensory application to help themselves feel calmer. This meant they could remain within the classroom", explains Daniela Austin, a research associate at the University of Plymouth, who served as an academic lead supporting YetiCare during their involvement with the EPIC project. 
 
"In terms of education, leaving the class causes a loss of lessons and educational opportunities. It also means a decreased number of staff members available within the classroom", Austin continues.  

"This has overall been a remarkable finding, as taking a child struggling with big feelings out of the classroom to help them regulate has implications for both the teachers and the child. For example, it reduces staff numbers in the classroom, making it more difficult to integrate back into the classroom, potentially harming self-esteem and emotional well-being. This will further exacerbate emotional regulation challenges", summarizes Nicole Thomas. 

"Besides helping with self-regulation, teachers who evaluated YetiCare reported other benefits. YetiCare improved interaction in group activities, has the potential to enhance cognitive and motor skills, and support socialisation", adds Thomas. 
 

The benefits of YetiCare immediately available 

According to Maria Jokelainen, the Yetitablet possesses a multitude of benefits, including its effortless operation, portability, adaptable adjustment options (such as height and tilt), an ultra-responsive touch screen capable of detecting numerous touches at once, and its wide range of pre-installed applications. These attributes combined to make the Yetitablet easily accessible, even for students who faced mobility or vision challenges. 

“We got a very concrete and surprising finding from this research, and this topic is one of those we are happy to investigate further”, Jokelainen concludes and addresses the importance of cooperating with different expert bodies also in the future. 

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Maria Jokelainen, CEO, YetiCare Oy
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YETICARE OY is a Finnish technology company that develops comprehensive health technology for the health and social care sector. The company's history started in 2015 when it was a healthcare sector-focused business unit of Kuori Oy, which manufactures advanced touchscreen solutions. In 2022, YetiCare Oy separated into its own company. The YetiCare health technology solution includes a large Android-based Yetitablet touchscreen, an easy-to-use user interface and versatile YetiCare applications designed for the social and healthcare sector. www.yeticare.fi 

EPIC is a three-year project funded by the European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020. The EPIC project focuses on strengthening the digital health ecosystem in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The project supports research and development-led growth in enterprises, whilst closely working with health and care users, workers, and commissioners to identify real-world needs, develop useful solutions and encourage adoption of technological developments in health and care. https://epicehealth.co.uk/

 

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