Crossroad decisions in deep endometriosis treatment options: a qualitative study among patients

Objective: To study the experiences, considerations, and motivations of patients with endometriosis in the decision-making process for deep endometriosis (DE) treatment options. Design: Qualitative study using semi-structured in-depth focus group methodology. Setting: University medical center. Patient(s): A total of 19 Dutch women diagnosed...

Lighting up your product!: The influence of retail lighting on product perception

Lighting can have a significant influence on product appearance, and therefore on product perception. Multiple studies showed this influence of retail lighting (e.g. Baker et al., 1992; Quartier et al., 2014b). However, existing research into the influence of lighting on product perception is somewhat insufficient, therefore the goal was to gain...

Annotated Portfolios as a Method to Analyse Interviews

This paper explores the use of annotated portfolios as a method to support the qualitative analysis of interview data about design projects. Annotated portfolios have so far been used to support artefacts with text in order to discuss them in the context of ‘research through design’ In this paper, we interpret the five-step method of McCracken...

Research bias in judgement bias studies: a systematic review of valuation judgement literature

Valuation judgement bias has been a research topic for several years due to its proclaimed effect on valuation accuracy. However, little is known on the emphasis of literature on judgement bias, with regard to, for instance, research methodologies, research context and robustness of research evidence. A synthesis of available research will...

Insights into the design, use and implementation of home energy management systems

Between 2008 and 2011, three different home energy management systems (HEMS)that give feedback on energy consumption were implemented in households in the Netherlands. Home energy management systems are defined as intermediary devices that can visualise, monitor and/or manage domestic gas and/or electricity consumption. Through a series of...

The influence of plants on productivity: A critical assessment of research findings and test methods

Purpose<br/>This paper aims to review available research into the impact of plants on people and labour productivity in order to test a number of hypotheses and the reliability and validity of “evidence based” statements.<br/>Methodology<br/>An extended literature review has been conducted of research concerning the potential impacts of plants...