Background: The cause of lipoedema remains unclear, and the condition is currently incurable. Effective self-management is therefore essential for coping with its physical and psychological impacts and the necessary lifestyle adjustments. This study aimed to assess the needs, barriers, and facilitators …

De toenemende complexiteit van het tekort aan zorg- en gezondheidspersoneel in Nederland vereist de verkenning van interprofessionele samenwerking (IPC). Het overheersende mono-professioneel opleiden kan leiden tot een professionele identiteit (PI) onder studenten in de gezondheidszorg, hetgeen succesvolle …

Background Children with speech sound disorders (SSD) are at higher risk of communication breakdown, but the impact of having an SSD may vary from child to child. Determining the severity of SSD helps speech-language therapists (SLTs) to recognise the extent of the problem and to identify and prioritise …

Abductive thematic analysis blends empirical observations with theoretical frameworks, fostering a continuous and dynamic exchange between research evidence and theory. It is distinct from other forms of analysis as it is underpinned by pragmatism and is flexible in its adoption of theory to best answer …

Information problem solving skills are vital for academic success, yet many higher education students struggle with effective information processing. While previous research broadly addresses information literacy, little is known about the specific factors that influence students' processing abilities. …

Information problem solving skills are vital for academic success, yet many higher education students struggle with effective information processing. While previous research broadly addresses information literacy, little is known about the specific factors that influence students’ processing abilities. …

Study orientation tools are frequently grounded in the notion that achieving person-environment (PE) fit is key to academic success. Nevertheless, the literature reveals two notable gaps: the focus on predictive rather than explanatory role of PE fit within a broader set of variables, and its varying …

This PhD research explores how speech and language therapists (SLTs) can enhance the communicative participation of children with developmental language disorder (DLD) through shared decision-making with parents and a strong focus on the child's personal and environmental context. The work is grounded …

Designing for interactivity for audience engagement in journalistic narratives is a new practice that emerged after The New York Times’ success with Snow Fall in 2012. Journalists have begun collaborating with designers in interdisciplinary teams to design these interactive narratives. Few studies describe …

Chapter 1: General introduction. A specific group of people with disabilities includes individuals with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD). However, individuals with PIMD form a heterogeneous group regarding the origins of their underlying conditions leading to profound disabilities …