Recommenders play a significant role in our daily lives, making decisions for users on a regular basis. Their widespread adoption necessitates a thorough examination of how users interact with recommenders and the algorithms that drive them. An important form of interaction in these systems are algorithmic …

Purpose. We aimed to evaluate the potential for implementing exercise interventions for patients with breast cancer in the Netherlands, based on findings of the Dutch randomized controlled trials in this population. Methods. We evaluated the implementation of four Dutch exercise trials retrospectively, …

The affordances of Open Educational Resources (OER) have resulted in various initiatives around the world, but most of them cease to exist once the initial project funding stops. Communities might be a means to create sustainable practices, yet, such communities can only function if their members perceive …

In de landelijk projecten Boegbeeldproject hbo Verpleegkunde (fase 1) en haar opvolger SAMEN hbo Verpleegkunde (fase 2) hebben 15 hbo-instellingen met een Bachelor Verpleegkunde programma samengewerkt om in een vakcommunity digitale leermaterialen te maken en open te delen. Beide projecten beslaan de …

OBJECTIVE: 'Better By Moving' is a multifaceted intervention developed and implemented in collaboration with patients and healthcare professionals to improve physical activity in hospitalized adults. This study aimed to understand if, how and why 'Better By Moving' resulted in higher levels of physical …

Non-formal education (NFE) has emerged as an integral dimension of the education system in Burkina Faso, and one of the key priorities in development strategies since the adoption in 2007 of the Law on Education Orientation. The education system is characterised par significant disparities between urban …

Kalambo District in the Rukwa region of Tanzania is an important sunflower-growing area in the country. Several initiatives have been launched to develop the sunflower subsector, and more are planned. The key challenge facing farmers is increased productivity. This can be achieved by ensuring that their …

Voice intelligence is a revolutionary “zero-touch” type of human-machine interaction based on spoken language. There has been a recent increase in the number and variations of voice assistants and applications that help users to acquire information. The increased popularity of voice intelligence, however, …

PURPOSE: The COVID-19 pandemic caused rapid implementation and upscaling of video consulting. This study examined the perceived quality of care delivered through video consulting at a geriatric outpatient clinic, and how this related to adoption issues and barriers early adopting professionals found …

Smart glasses were perceived to be potentially revolutionary for healthcare, however, there is only limited research on the acceptance and social implications of smart glasses in healthcare. This study aims to get a better insight into the theoretical foundations and the purpose was to identify themes …