Interactive design is an emerging trend in dementia care environments. This article describes a research project aiming at the design and development of novel spatial objects with narrative attributes that incorporate embedded technology and textiles to support the wellbeing of people living with dementia. …

Background A growing body of literature indicates that adolescent girls who talk with close friends about interpersonal problems or worries in an excessive, speculative way, and with an intense focus on distress (i.e., co-rumination) are at heightened risk for developing internalizing symptoms and disorders …

Background: Palliative care patients desire more symptom management interventions that are complementary to their medical treatment. Within the multi-professional team, nurses could help support pain management with non-pharmacological interventions feasible for their practice and adaptable to palliative …

Dit onderzoeksverslag is een begeleidend schrijven van ons product. In dit verslag wordt het onderzoek beschreven dat gedaan is om zo tot een advies te komen. Er is een ontwerpgericht onderzoek gedaan naar het onderwerp waarbij gebruik gemaakt is van veld- en literatuuronderzoek. Er is onderzoek gedaan …

Background: Although particular technologies can enhance the quality of life (QoL) of people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (we use the term pervasive support needs), their objectives and outcomes are understudied. A systematic literature review was therefore conducted to explore …

The development of intercultural competences has become a prominent goal for many study programs in higher education. A widely used frame to measure intercultural competence is Cultural Intelligence (CQ). While empirical research has focused extensively on the development of CQ by means of (student) …

Orthopedagogen Sarah Torenstra-Brinkers en Sofie Sergeant gaan in gesprek met leerlingen en ouders, en voeren een voorzichtige verkenning rondom het dilemma: leiden we ‘hoogbegaafde kinderen’ het beste op in settings waar diversiteit troef is, of juist in aparte settings? De term ‘hoogbegaafdheid’ wordt …

Onderzoekend vermogen is een term die vanaf 2009 binnen het hbo in gebruik is en sindsdien ook gebruikt wordt in de lerarenopleidingen en het mbo. Wat ‘onderzoekend vermogen’ precies inhoudt, wordt daarbij zelden helder gedefinieerd. Er is een enkele empirische studie die geprobeerd heeft hier meer duidelijkheid …

Let's Get Personal - Social Personalization for Sustainable Long-Term Educational Robots

Background: The transformation in global demography and the shortage of health care workers require innovation and efficiency in the field of health care. Digital technology can help improve the efficiency of health care. The Mercury Advance SMARTcare solution is an example of digital technology. The …