The term ‘inclusive’ is inherently complex, as it implies a division suggesting that certain voices, previously excluded, are now permitted or even expected to participate. Drawing on the philosophical work of Serres and Cavarero, in this chapter the concept of polyphony is introduced as an alternative …

The use and adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in our society is growing rapidly (Maslej 2025). Alongside this growth, the importance of specific ‘competencies’ that users need to effectively interact with and critically evaluate AI is becoming increasingly important (Long en Magerko 2020). This …

Co-creation in higher education (HE) involving students, teachers, and working field professionals can lead to innovative solutions for complex issues. In seven cases, equitable multistakeholder co-creation has been examined. Participants (N=52) completed a survey with open-ended questions and participated …

BACKGROUND: Following a severe burn injury, individuals embark on a lifelong process of managing and integrating the physical, psychological, and social consequences, including functional limitations, fatigue, altered body image, and psychological trauma. To aid in this process, healthcare professionals …

BACKGROUND: The long-term consequences after an intensive care unit (ICU) hospitalization can be significant for both ICU survivors and their family members. Research in the past decades has shown that patients may develop new onset or worsened impairments in the physical, mental and cognitive domain …

Samenvatting Behandelbeslissingen voor oudere oncologie patiënten zijn vaak complex. Dit komt door de grote variatie in achtergrond, comorbiditeiten, functionele capaciteiten en de impact van kankerbehandelingen op zowel de levenskwaliteit als de levensverwachting. In deze context is samen beslissen, …

Background & aim Adequate protein intake is essential during recovery from illness to prevent complications such as malnutrition, sarcopenia, and delayed wound healing. Mobile applications may support self-monitoring and early detection of inadequate intake. This study evaluated the concurrent validity …

Purpose This study explores the relationship between second-hand fashion retailers’ marketing tactics and the purchasing drivers of Generation Z (GenZ) consumers, defined as individuals born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, in the Netherlands. This study aims to identify areas of alignment and …

Achtergrond: Het is belangrijk om volwassen broers en zussen te betrekken bij personen met intensieve ondersteuningsbehoeften. Deze studie onderzoekt de houding van zorgprofessionals in dit proces. Methode: De houding van zorgprofessionals (n=60) in Nederland werd onderzocht door middel van een online, …

In the face of increasingly complex societal challenges, the field of social design is being called upon to deepen its ability to create long-term, systemic impact. This project, conducted with five experienced social designers and one workshop in our ESConference in 2025, explored how systems thinking, …