In this article, we present a method for analyzing the communication of people who exchange dynamic and complex information to come to a shared understanding of situations and of the actions planned and monitored by one party, but executed remotely by another. To examine this situation, we analyzed dispatchers …

Aim: Aim of this study was to provide insight into the costs associated with severe mental illnesses from a societal perspective. Insight into expenses is of value to policymakers and mental health institutions that are dealing with ongoing budget cuts. A reliable cost estimate is also necessary to assess …

One of the big problems visually impaired persons experience in their daily lives, is the inability to see non-verbal cues of conversation partners. In this study, a wearable assistive technology is presented and evaluated which supports visually impaired persons with the recognition of facial expressions …

Binnen het elektrisch rolstoelhockey (E-Hockey) zijn sporters ingedeeld in verschillende klassen die iets zeggen over de lichamelijke functie van de sporter in de rolstoel. Deze klassen lopen van 1 tot en met 4, waarbij de functionaliteit van de armen (= arm profile (AP)) en de romp (= trunk profile …

Seksualiteit kan zowel een positieve als een negatieve invloed hebben op het welzijn van mensen. Wanneer mensen ongezond seksueel gedrag vertonen, vergroot dit onder meer de kans op een laag zelfbeeld, ongewenste zwangerschappen, seksueel overdraagbare aandoeningen (soa's) of seksueel misbruik. Mensen …

Objective: To systematically assess contemporary knowledge regarding behavioral physical activity interventions including an activity monitor (BPAI+) in adults with overweight or obesity. Methods: PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, CENTRAL, and PEDro were searched for eligible full-text articles …

In this paper, we present the rationale and approach for establishing guidelines for the development of accessible wearables. Wearable technology is increasingly integrated in our everyday lives. Therefore, ensuring accessibility is pivotal to prevent a digital divide between persons who have and persons …

Smart wearable devices are integrated our everyday lives. Such wearable technology is worn on or near the body, while leaving both hands free. This enables users to receive and send information in a non-obtrusive way. Because of the ability to continuously assist and support activities, wearables could …

New health technologies are not accessible to all users due to the circumstantial or permanent disabilities some users have. Especially in healthcare, attention must be paid to accommodating all potential users or patients. With the smart use of multimodal systems and multimedia solutions, a broader …

Kindcentra zijn in Nederland een relatief nieuw verschijnsel. Een kindcentrum biedt verschillende disciplines op één plek aan. Op deze manier kunnen de kwaliteiten van die disciplines elkaar aanvullen en ondersteunen, ten behoeve van de ontwikkeling van kinderen. Als intern begeleider ben ik werkzaam …