Designing a Web-Based Graphical User Interface for Managing Digital Twin Simulations in Healthcare

Abstract

Abstract With an aging population, a growing shortage of healthcare professionals, and increasing demand for care at home, the need for digitalization in healthcare is becoming more urgent. Integrating multiple medical devices into large-scale systems adds complexity, making thorough testing essential prior to real-world deployment. At Chalmers University of Technology, there is an ongoing research initiative developing a digital sandbox environment for managing digital twin simulations in healthcare. This thesis aimed to design a web-based graphical user interface (GUI) for the sandbox environment. Using a human-centered design approach, the GUI was developed through an iterative process involving prototyping and user testing, grounded in a realistic fall detection simulation case. The resulting interface features two integrated but distinct views: a patient-centered view for clinical users and a system-oriented view for technical users, enabling effective cross-disciplinary collaboration. Although still an early prototype, the GUI provides a solid foundation for further development and serves as a foundation for future development and integration of more complex scenarios.