Publications
Information seeking and avoiding: coping strategies in dealing with rare cancer syndromes Vrije Universiteit Brussel
This study examines how people with rare cancers cope with the diagnosis and the search for an appropriate therapy. We look at coping strategies such as information seeking or avoiding or outreach to peers and how they impact the medical encounter. We want to know if differences in coping strategies are acknowledged by health professionals.
Methods
In-depth semi-structured interviews are conducted with ...
Older Adults’ Experiences of Using Digital Health Technology for Multimorbidity Self-Management Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Serendipity as a shared value in urban recommender systems Vrije Universiteit Brussel
News Recommender Systems and News Diversity, Two of a Kind? A Case Study from a Small Media Market Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Content recommender systems have become commonplace in all digital platforms, and they profoundly alter the media content presented to users. This also applies to news recommender systems (NRSs) used by media companies. However, as it is generally accepted that diverse news coverage is crucial to maintain democratic societies, the role of NRSs is frequently questioned. We assess the development processes of NRSs at three media companies: two ...
The effect of augmented reality on the accuracy and learning curve of external ventricular drain placement Vrije Universiteit Brussel
OBJECTIVE: The traditional freehand technique for external ventricular drain (EVD) placement is most frequently used, but remains the primary risk factor for inaccurate drain placement. As this procedure could benefit from image guidance, the authors set forth to demonstrate the impact of augmented-reality (AR) assistance on the accuracy and learning curve of EVD placement compared with the freehand technique.
METHODS: Sixteen medical ...
An Ecosystem View of Peer-to-Peer Electricity Trading: Scenario Building by Business Model Matrix to Identify New Roles Vrije Universiteit Brussel KU Leuven
Augmented Reality-Assisted Neurosurgical Drain Placement (ARANED) Vrije Universiteit Brussel
BACKGROUND: Many surgical procedures, such as placement of intracranial drains, are currently being performed blindly, relying on anatomical landmarks. As a result, accuracy results still have room for improvement. Neuronavigation could address this issue, but its application in an urgent setting is often impractical. Augmented reality (AR) provided through a head-worn device has the potential to tackle this problem, but its implementation ...
Mediated by Code: Unpacking Algorithmic Curation of Urban Experiences Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Amid the widespread diffusion of digital communication technologies, our cities are at a critical juncture as these technologies are entering all aspects of urban life. Data‐driven technologies help citizens to navigate the city, find friends, or discover new places. While these technology‐mediated activities come in scope of scholarly research, we lack an understanding of the underlying curation mechanisms that select and present the ...