This is the ‘Developing a reflection tool’ manual. The manual provides points of reference for the development of a reflection tool for interventions and more general approaches in children’s services. A team can use the fmanual to get to work itself on creating a tool to give each other feedback on the quality of the implementation of the intervention or approach. This is important, as we know that the quality of the care provided is directly related to the outcomes for clients and that learning from one another contributes to that quality.
This study evaluates psychometric properties of the Individual Recovery Outcomes Counter (I.ROC) in a Dutch population of participants with a schizophrenia spectrum disorder (SSD). B. Esther Sportel1*† , Hettie Aardema1†, Nynke Boonstra2 , Johannes Arends1 , Bridey Rudd3 , Margot J. Metz4 , Stynke Castelein5 and Gerdina H.M. Pijnenborg6
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The TOP program is a fully implemented responsive parenting intervention for very preterm born infants. Fidelity monitoring of interventions is important for preserving program adherence, impact outcomes and to make evidence-based adaptations. The aim of this study was to develop a fidelity tool for the TOP program following an iterative and co-creative process and subsequently evaluate the reliability of the tool. Three consecutive phases were carried out. Phase I: Initial development and pilot testing two methods namely self-report and video based observation. Phase II: Adaptations and refinements. Phase III: Evaluation of the psychometric properties of the tool based on 20 intervention videos rated by three experts.The interrater reliability of the adherence and competence subscales was good (ICC.81 to .84) and varied from moderate to excellent for specific items (ICC between .51 and .98). The FITT displayed a high correlation (Spearman’s rho.79 to.82) between the subscales and total impression item. The co-creative and iterative process resulted in a clinical useful and reliable tool for evaluating fidelity in the TOP program. This study offers insights in the practical steps in the development of a fidelity assessment tool which can be used by other intervention developers.
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Size measurement plays an essential role for micro-/nanoparticle characterization and property evaluation. Due to high costs, complex operation or resolution limit, conventional characterization techniques cannot satisfy the growing demand of routine size measurements in various industry sectors and research departments, e.g., pharmaceuticals, nanomaterials and food industry etc. Together with start-up SeeNano and other partners, we will develop a portable compact device to measure particle size based on particle-impact electrochemical sensing technology. The main task in this project is to extend the measurement range for particles with diameters ranging from 20 nm to 20 um and to validate this technology with realistic samples from various application areas. In this project a new electrode chip will be designed and fabricated. It will result in a workable prototype including new UMEs (ultra-micro electrode), showing that particle sizing can be achieved on a compact portable device with full measuring range. Following experimental testing with calibrated particles, a reliable calibration model will be built up for full range measurement. In a further step, samples from partners or potential customers will be tested on the device to evaluate the application feasibility. The results will be validated by high-resolution and mainstream sizing techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), dynamic light scattering (DLS) and Coulter counter.
Cross-Re-Tour supports European tourism SME while implementing digital and circular economy innovations. The three year project promotes uptake and replication by tourism SMEs of tools and solutions developed in other sectors, to mainstream green and circular tourism business operations.At the start of the project existing knowledge-gaps of tourism SMEs will be researched through online dialogues. This will be followed by a market scan, an overview of existing state of the art solutions to digital and green constraints in other economic sectors, which may be applied to tourism SME business operations: water, energy, food, plastic, transport and furniture /equipment. The scan identifies best practices from other sectors related to nudging of clients towards sustainable behaviour and nudging of staff on how to best engage with new tourism market segments.The next stage of the project relates to two design processes: an online diagnostic tool that allows for measuring and assessing (160) SME’s potential to adapt existing solutions in digital and green challenges, developed in other economic sectors. Next to this, a knowledge hub, addresses knowledge constraints and proposes solutions, business advisory services, training activities to SMEs participating. The hub acts as a matchmaker, bringing together 160 tourism SMEs searching for solutions, with suppliers of existing solutions developed in other sectors. The next key activity is a cross-domain open innovation programme, that will provide 80 tourism SMEs with financial support (up to EUR 30K). Examples of partnerships could be: a hotel and a supplier of refurbished matrasses for hospitals; a restaurant and a supplier of food rejected by supermarkets, a dance event organiser and a supplier of refurbished water bottles operating in the cruise industry, etc.The 80 cross-domain partnerships will be supported through the knowledge hub and their business innovation advisors. The goal is to develop a variety of innovative partnerships to assure that examples in all operational levels of tourism SMEs.The innovation projects shall be presented during a show-and-share event, combined with an investors’ pitch. The diagnostic tool, market scan, knowledge hub, as well as the show and share offer excellent opportunities to communicate results and possible impact of open innovation processes to a wider international audience of destination stakeholders and non-tourism partners. Societal issueSupporting the implementation of digital and circular economy solutions in tourism SMEs is key for its transition towards sustainable low-impact industry and society. Benefit for societySolutions are already developed in other sectors but the cross-over towards tourism is not happening. The project bridges this gap.
DIRECT measuring for C-Dutch is onderdeel van de samenwerking tussen het lectoraat Tactical Design van ArtEZ University of the Arts en het Nederlands Openluchtmuseum (NOM). In het onderzoek C-DUTCH werken we samen om historische kennis van de Nederlandse materiële en immateriële cultuur als inspiratiebron in te zetten voor ontwerpers die willen bijdragen aan een sociaal, ecologische en economisch duurzame samenleving. Drie ontwerpers hebben in dit kader concepten ontwikkeld om het thema duurzaamheid voor een groot publiek zichtbaar en ervaarbaar te maken. Echter stuitten zij hierbij op de vraag in hoeverre zij hun statements en claims m.b.t. duurzaamheid voldoende objectief kunnen onderbouwen. Een vraag die breder leeft binnen de creatieve sector; het ontbreekt zelfstandige ontwerpers aan toegankelijke, bruikbare en betaalbare tools om de duurzaamheid van hun ontwerpen op een goede manier te meten. Juist omdat het om een zeer complexe samenhang gaat van sociale, ecologische en economische aspecten, die allemaal in een ontwerp samenkomen, zijn bestaande methodes te beperkt. Er is behoefte aan meer integrale meetmethoden. Het RIVM ontwikkelt momenteel binnen het programma ‘Meten van Duurzaamheid’ methodes voor ontwerpers, zoals DIRECT. Uit gesprekken met het RIVM blijkt dat de huidige instrumenten onvoldoende bekend zijn bij de creatieve sector, maar ook nog moeilijk zijn in te zetten omdat ze slecht aansluiten op de dagelijkse ontwerppraktijk. ArtEZ, NOM, RIVM en ontwerpers onderzoeken daarom de vraag: Hoe kunnen we bestaande meetmethodes voor ecologische duurzaamheid verbeteren, doorontwikkelen en/of nieuwe methodes opzetten waarmee zelfstandige creatieve professionals op het gebied van productontwerp en mode/textiel wetenschappelijk onderbouwde statements en claims kunnen maken voor historische, actuele en nieuwe ontwerpen? Het project sluit aan bij het missiegebied ‘Energietransitie & Duurzaamheid’ en het programma Nederland Circulair 2050. Er is een directe relatie met de Key Enabling Methodologies van de creatieve industrie voor ‘Monitoring & Effectmeeting’ en met ‘Visie & Verbeelding’.
