Extending the scientific foundation of the DNV GL Health Index methodology for electrical power equipment

The DNV GL Health Index translates statistical, condition and utilization data of electrical power equipment into several asset representations that show technical asset health, including expected remaining lifetimes. These remaining lifetimes are used to determine the required action for the asset manager. In this research, a method was...

Commentary: Re-using taxpayer’s data: scenarios for wealth management for the public

Tax Administrations have a huge amount of tax-related data that can be re-used for the benefit of the taxpayers, similarly to the way private banks and wealth managers use their clients’ financial information. However, usage of tax data is not trivial, as Tax Administrations have to adhere to legislation that does not allow them to compete with...

A multi-stakeholder approach to eHealth development: Promoting sustained healthy living among cardiovascular patients

Background: Healthy living is key in the prevention and rehabilitation of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Yet, supporting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle is exceptionally difficult and people differ in their needs regarding optimal support for healthy lifestyle interventions. Objective: The goals of this study were threefold: to uncover...

Lifestyle support preferences of patients with cardiovascular diseases: What lifestyle support might work best for whom?

Background: Lifestyle support is essential in preventing and treating cardiovascular diseases (CVD), and eHealth may be an easy and affordable solution to provide this support. However, CVD patients vary in their ability and interest to use eHealth. This study investigates demographic characteristics determining CVD patients' online and...

The Barriers and Facilitators of eHealth-Based Lifestyle Intervention Programs for People With a Low Socioeconomic Status: Scoping Review

Promoting health behaviors and preventing chronic diseases through a healthy lifestyle among those with a low socioeconomic status (SES) remain major challenges. eHealth interventions are a promising approach to change unhealthy behaviors in this target group. Objective: This review aims to identify key components, barriers, and facilitators...

Put your money where your feet are: The real-world effects of StepBet gamified deposit contracts for physical activity

Background: Gamification and deposit contracts (a financial incentive in which participants pledge their own money) can enhance effectiveness of mobile behavior change interventions. However, to assess their potential for improving population health, research should investigate implementation of gamified deposit contracts outside the research...