Background Physical activity can prevent or delay age-related impairments and prolong the ability of older adults to live independently. Community-based programs typically offer classes where older adults can exercise only once a week under the guidance of an instructor. The health benefits of such programs …

If eHealth interventions are not used (properly), their potential benefits cannot be fulfilled. User perceptions of eHealth are an important determinant of its successful implementation. This study examined how patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and their physiotherapists (PHTs) …

Which factors are important for effectiveness of sport- and health-related apps? Results of focus groups with experts. Dallinga, J, van der Werf, J , Janssen, M, Vos, S, Deutekom-Baart de la Faille, M. A huge amount of sport- and health-related smartphone applications (apps) is available in the app stores …

In this presentation we presented the results of expert meetings. The aim was to identify which features in sport- and health-related apps contribute to effectiveness of apps. A nominal group technique was used.

‘De Verse Maaltijd’ is a leading company of different food concepts. The company is specialized in the preparation of fresh and healthy meals for different target groups. The new concept of De Verse Maaltijd, DinnerFresh, is a slightly different and very challenging. This concept offers fresh and healthy …

This paper aims to find opportunities in a new medium that could support treatment for eating disorder (ED) patients. This research is based on the study of previous scholars, expert interviews, a focus group workshop (part of an iterative design process) and cognitive mapping method. Major findings …

In deze presentatie wordt gekeken naar de relatie tussen het gebruik van mobiele applicaties en fysieke activiteit en gezonde leefstijl. Dit is gedaan op basis van een vragenlijst onder deelnemers aan een hardloopevenement, de Dam tot Damloop. Er werden aparte analyses gedaan voor 8km lopers en 16 km …

The booming market of mobile applications has also given birth to an entirely different market, namely that of mobile app discovery. Companies try to respond to those customers who have a hard time finding useful ones between the millions of apps in the app stores. Playground, a marketing agency located …

Background: Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) demonstrate reduced levels of daily physical activity (DPA) compared to healthy controls. This results in a higher risk of hospital admission and shorter survival. Performing regular DPA reduces these risks. Objective: To develop …

Om de foutgevoeligheid van het handmatige urenregistratie systeem weg te nemen wil Milvum dat er een geautomatiseerd urenregistratie systeem komt. Het systeem bestaat uit twee delen: een Android applicatie en een webapplicatie. Op de Android applicatie moeten medewerkers kunnen in- en uitklokken voor …