A list of measurement instruments used in Urban Vitality research projects regarding frailty and ageing. The list is based on the research protocols of the 14 projects that were examined.Per instrument a link to https://meetinstrumentenzorg.nl/instrumenten/ is provided (if available).
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The scope of technology has expanded towards areas such as sports and vitality, offering significant challenges for engineering designers. However, only little is known about the underlying design and engineering processes used within these fields. Therefore, this paper aims to get an indepth understanding of these type of processes. During a three-day design competition (Hackathon), three groups of engineers were challenged to develop experience-able prototypes in the field of sports and vitality. Their process was monitored based on the Reflective Transformative Design process (RTD-process) framework, describing the various activities part of the design process. Groups had to keep track of their activities, and six group reflection-sessions were held. Results show that all groups used an open and explorative approach, they frequently swapped between activities, making them able to reflect on their actions. While spending more time on envisioning and creating a clear vision seem to relate to the quality of the design concept.
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This paper introduces our special issue about ideologies in sign language vitality and revitalization and discusses ideologies related to the vitality of sign languages. Rather than taking for granted the notions of vitality and endangerment or developing criteria for measuring sign language vitality, the papers in this issue will provide a discursive construction of sign language endangerment. This construction in turn provides critical and historical reflection on how vitality has emerged as a concern for sign languages in specific local, national, and international contexts, the actors and institutions bringing forward this framing, and in whose interest it is to promote such discourses. The issue will survey how and by whom these ideologies are described, mobilized and legitimized, and what conceptualizations of language are emphasized and by whom.
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Background: Most studies on older adults' vitality focus on linear connections between determinants and outcomes. To design more comprehensive and impactful approaches to support the vitality of older adults, a better understanding of the interplay among elements that shape their vitality is necessary. Objective: To uncover the underlying dynamic system that drives vitality in older adults, drawing directly from older adults' perspectives. Methods: During three group model-building sessions with 10–12 older adults (≥ 55 years old), a causal loop diagram with relevant feedback loops was developed through co-creation with older adults. The construction and analysis of the causal loop diagram were facilitated using the online modelling tools Vensim and Kumu. The group model-building sessions were guided by Scriptapedia, an online guide to conducting group model-building practices. Results: The final CLD consisted of 15 elements contributing to older adults' vitality, organised into three themes: ‘Psychological and emotional elements’, ‘Social connections and support’ and ‘Lifestyle and habits’. A total of 41 reinforcing feedback loops were identified, with 21 involving all three themes, 15 connecting two themes and 5 within a single theme. Conclusions: This study displays the complex interplay of elements influencing older adults' vitality, highlighting the critical roles of psychological, social and lifestyle-related elements. The participatory-led approach yielded co-produced insights that inform public health strategies, underscoring the need for comprehensive, multidisciplinary approaches to promote older adults' vitality. Such approaches must offer social opportunities and foster individuals' capacity and motivation to engage in meaningful social relationships. Patient or Public Contribution: The study was conducted in collaboration with a municipal policymaker and a coordinator of local community centres, who provided input on participant recruitment, materials, data interpretation, ethical considerations and result dissemination. During data collection, twelve older adults participated in three group model-building sessions, collaboratively developing a causal loop diagram to explore elements of vitality and their interconnections. Ongoing member checking with participants throughout the process ensured the analysis was refined and the researchers' interpretations were validated.
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Deze rapportage omvat de evaluatie van de pilot Open Science Support Desk (OSSD). Het bemensen van de OSSD is een van de activiteiten die erop gericht zijn om de kwaliteit van het onderzoek dat uitgevoerd wordt in de faculteiten Gezondheid (FG), Bewegen, Sport en Voeding (FBSV) en Digitale Media en Creatieve Industrie (FDMCI) te ondersteunen in het kader van de SIA SPRONG subsidie Mensen in Beweging die in 2018 werd toegekend. Bij de OSSD kunnen Urban Vitality onderzoekers terecht voor individueel advies over kwantitatief en kwalitatief onderzoek, open science en over datamanagement. Deze evaluatie bestrijkt de pilotperiode tussen september 2019 en juni 2020. De evaluatie richt zich op:1. De mening van de gebruikers over de dienstverlening van OSSD;2. De motivatie van niet-gebruikers om geen gebruik te maken van OSSD;3. Het inventariseren van wensen van (potentiële) gebruikers voor OSSD diensten;4. Het geven van aanbevelingen voor de organisatie en toekomst van de OSSD diensten. GegevensverzamelingGegevens zijn verzameld m.b.v. twee verschillende vragenlijsten: Eén vragenlijst voor gebruikers van OSSD en één vragenlijst voor niet-gebruikers die wel tot de doelgroep horen.Daarnaast zijn gegevens gebruikt die in een excel databestand zijn bijgehouden over de dienstverlening, zoals aan wie waarover advies is gegeven en hoeveel tijd daaraan is besteed.ResultatenOSSD-gebruikers waren zeer tevreden over onze diensten en hoe deze werden geleverd. Iets minder hoog scoort de duidelijkheid van waarmee men bij de OSSD kan aankloppen. De onderzoekers die geen gebruik hadden gemaakt van de diensten van de OSSD wisten niet dat hij bestond, waarvoor ze bij de desk terecht kunnen, of hadden geen vragen. Een kanttekening is hierbij dat slechts een kwart van de niet-gebruikers de vragenlijst hebben ingevuld.Een meerderheid van de gebruikers en niet-gebruikers lijkt geïnteresseerd in deelname aan journal clubs, hulp bij literatuur zoeken en inloopspreekuren. Verder zijn onder OSSD-gebruikers de belangrijkste onderwerpen voor nieuwe dienstverlening journal clubs over statistiek, datavisualisatie, kwalitatieve analyse, kwalitatieve onderzoeksmethoden, kwantitatieve methoden en open science-tools. De belangrijkste taken voor de OSSD zijn volgens zowel gebruikers als niet-gebruikers advies, co-auteurschap en (data-) analytische ondersteuning. Conclusie De OSSD is geraadpleegd door ongeveer de helft van de potentiële gebruikers. De onderzoekers die advies hebben gekregen zijn (zeer) tevreden over de inhoud van de adviezen en over andere aspecten van de dienstverlening, zoals snelheid van reageren op vragen en de sfeer waarin de consultaties werden uitgevoerd. Daarnaast bestaat er een relatief grote groep die geen gebruik heeft gemaakt van de OSSD. De belangrijkste reden voor het niet gebruiken van de desk lijkt onbekendheid. Dit heeft mogelijk te maken met de huidige onduidelijke positie en inbedding van de OSSD. Aanbevelingen1. Formaliseer de OSSD binnen het Urban Vitality Center of Expertise (UV) of op faculteitsniveau2. Stroomlijn de rol van de OSSD in de procedures voorafgaand aan en na toekenning van subsidie en stem deze af met IXA3. Neem de 14 Open Science principes op in het UV-beleid4. Zorg er (middels beleid) voor dat de OSSD in een vroeg stadium bij nieuwe onderzoeksvoorstellen betrokken wordt5. Vervul tijdig de vacature die ontstaat voor een kwalitatief methodoloog6. Formaliseer de posities van privacy officer en informatiespecialist binnen OSSD7. Maak glashelder welke lectoraten de OSSD bedient8. Maak bij een promotieproject duidelijk welke verantwoordelijkheden liggen bij de verschillende instellingen die bij de promotie betrokken zijn9. Maak een toegankelijk content management systeem om inzicht te hebben in en te kunnen leren van lopend onderzoek10. Bespreek dit rapport en de aanbevelingen in de stuurgroepen van MiB en van UV en in het management van FG, FBSV en FDMCI.
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Abstract for European Association for Sport Management conference 2015 in Dublin. The aim of this research is to gain more insight in the vitality of voluntary sport clubs in the northern part of the Netherlands, where their vitality was based on the right to exist, orientation on the future and social responsibility.
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An example for the development of a potential Minimum Data Set (MDS) within the Urban Vitality (UV) themes ‘Gezond ouder worden / Mensen in Beweging’. The goal is to ensure more uniform collection of outcome measures, based on FAIR principles (ref 1), and to facilitate reuse of data and analyses spanning multiple studies. This prototype MDS is based on The Older Persons and Informal Caregivers Survey Minimum DataSet (TOPICS-MDS) (ref 2), the project FAIR: geen woorden maar data (ref 3) in which we examined 14 UV-studies about ageing and frailty of elderly, and the set of common data elements for rare disease registration (ref 4).
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Sedentary behavior (SB) is prevalent in workplaces, putting office workers at an increased risk of severe health problems. To help designers and researchers gain a better understanding of office workers’ contextual concerns for physical inactivity (reducing SB and enhancing physical activity (PA)), we have proposed a conceptual framework ACTIVE4. This framework advises designers and researchers to consider four key factors that influence office workers’ physical inactivity: active mind, active behavior, active support, and active environment. We conducted three workshops (N=28 design students) to evaluate the framework. The participants found ACTIVE4 helpful in guiding them towards a more systematic understanding of the environmental influences and office workers’ personal needs for reducing physical inactivity. In future work, we will optimize the ACTIVE4 framework’s learning curve as suggested by participants and conduct an expert study to further discuss design opportunities and requirements for the ACTIVE4-related vitality toolkit.
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Due to personnel shortages, an aging workforce and high job demands in the European healthcare sector, healthcare organizations must invest in the sustainable employability (SE) of their personnel.1–3 In the Netherlands, there were more than 53,000 vacancies in the care and welfare sector in 2024, a number expected to rise to more than 288,000 vacancies by 2034.4 Furthermore, the absenteeism rate among Dutch healthcare professionals was 7.3% in 2024.5 This shortage of personnel and high absenteeism rate places significant pressure on the remaining professionals. In the Netherlands, 43% of healthcare professionals rated their job demands as (much) too high in 2024.5 To manage these high job demands, healthcare professionals need to maintain both vitality and a sufficient level of work ability. Consequently, healthcare organizations need effective strategies to promote their professionals’ SE. But how can healthcare organizations improve the work ability and vitality of their professionals? This study replicates and extends earlier research on the determinants of work ability and vitality at work.
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Parks are necessary for sustainable urban vitality. We studied the optimal availability of parks by combining open data sets with polygons and classification frameworks from urban planning literature. Both distance and population density should be considered as measures of availability when planning urban parks.
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