This article examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the sign language interpreting profession drawing on data from a fourth and final survey conducted in June 2021 as part of a series of online “living surveys” during the pandemic. The survey, featuring 331 respondents, highlights significant …

The Importance of a Robot Math Tutor’s Social Interaction Skills: Scaffolding and Personalization

Maintaining the child-robot relationship after a significant break, such as a holiday, is an important step for developing sustainable social robots for education. We ran a four-session user study (n = 113 children) that included a nine-month break between the third and fourth session. During the study, …

In today's world, understanding different viewpoints is key for societal cohesion and progress. Robots have the potential to provide aid in discussing tough topics like ethnicity and gender. However, comparably to humans, the appearance of a robot can trigger inherent prejudices. This study delves into …

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

Distraction treatment for severe osteoarthritis below the age of 65 successfully postpones arthroplasty. Most patients have been treated with a general external fixator or a device specifically intended for knee distraction. This study compares clinical efficacy of both devices in retrospect and their …

‘Eerst een Thuis’ is een nieuwe aanpak van dakloosheid in regio Utrecht. In opdracht van gemeente Utrecht voerde het Lectoraat Wonen en Welzijn van Hogeschool Utrecht tussen april 2021 en februari 2024 onderzoek uit naar deze nieuwe aanpak, waarbij de belangrijkste vraag was welke versterkende en belemmerende …

“Dit project/onderzoek/living lab/leer- en innovatienetwerk is medegefinancierd door het Centre of Expertise Preventie in Zorg en Welzijn” Een blauwdruk voor een living lab collectieve belangenbehartiging is enigszins paradoxaal. Het wekt al snel de indruk dat er een pasklaar antwoord ligt dat in elke …

Often originating from the hip joint, hip and groin pain are prevalent among active individuals, with femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and labral tears being primary diagnosis. This study investigates the postoperative outcomes of patients that underwent hip arthroscopy for labral tears, compared to …

Background During acute hospital admission, patients often experience loss of functional status. A low level of physical activity is associated with higher levels of loss of functional status. Stimulating physical activity to maintain functional status is considered essential nursing care. Function Focused …