Haptic Feedback for Wrist Angle Adjustment

Haptic feedback is envisioned to be a powerful tool in (digital) orthosis fitment procedures. In context of a larger research project on digital molding and developing a glove for orthopedic experts, we explored the use of vibrotactile feedback on the wrist for wrist angle adjustments. Five different patterns are presented on both the inside and outside of the wrist as well as crossing signals. Participants were asked to indicate whether the pattern was communicating that the wrist angle had to be increased or decreased by moving the hand up or down. The results show that the vibrotactile stimuli are being interpreted consistently by the participants, provided the patterns are presented on one side of the arm. Although the interpretations were consistent within participants, there were individual differences in the reported directions of the signals, which makes it important to take into account personal preferences and calibration when implementing haptic feedback

Who drops out and when? Predictors of nonresponse and loss to follow-up in a longitudinal cohort study among STI clinic visitors

Acknowledgments The authors would like to thank Joran Slager, who assisted with the data collection and contributed to the data analyses. Furthermore, the authors thank the staff at the STI clinics of Amsterdam, Kennemerland, Hollands Noorden, Twente, especially Karin Westra, Anne de Vries, Karlijn Kampman, and Titia Heijman, who were involved in the recruitment and data collection of participants at baseline. The authors are also grateful to Marlous Ratten and Klazien Visser from Soapoli-online, who coordinated the laboratory testing of the home-based test kits at six-month follow-up, and to the staff at the STI department at the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, especially Birgit van Benthem.Peer reviewedPublisher PD

Modelling the impact of tailored behavioural interventions on chlamydia transmission

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The Importance of Social Engagement in the Development of an HIV Cure : A Systematic Review of Stakeholder Perspectives

Funding Information: This research has been funded by Aidsfonds under Grant P-53001. Publisher Copyright: © 2023, The Author(s).Peer reviewedPublisher PD

Engagement of HIV-negative MSM and partners of people with HIV in HIV cure (research) : exploring the influence of perceived severity, susceptibility, benefits, and concerns

We would like to express our gratitude to the following individuals and organizations for their contributions to this paper. Firstly, we are immensely grateful to the participants who shared their time, experiences, and stories, making this research possible. Their willingness to engage in open and honest discussions added depth and richness to our findings. We also extend our appreciation to the members of the professional and community advisory boards who provided their expertise, insights, and guidance throughout the research process, which greatly enhanced the quality of this study. We would also like to acknowledge the Hiv Vereniging and the Verpleegkundig Consulenten HIV for their support and collaboration. We thank Lissa Agema for the transcriptions.Peer reviewe

Beyond community engagement : perspectives on the meaningful involvement of people with HIV and affected communities (MIPA) in HIV cure research in The Netherlands

First, we express our heartfelt gratitude to all the participants who generously shared their experiences and insights, making this research possible. Your contributions are invaluable and we sincerely thank you for your time and openness. Special appreciation goes to the Dutch HIV Association of People with HIV and the HIV consultants for their collaboration and support in participant recruitment. We further thank Lissa Agema and Vaneza Paulo for their dedication to the detailed transcriptions. The PAB and CAB deserve profound acknowledgment for their efforts and significant contributions in the development and conducting of this research. Last, we acknowledge the use of the large-language model ChatGPT and Grammarly for improving clarity and conciseness.Peer reviewe

The impact of STI test results and face-to-face consultations on subsequent behavior and psychological characteristics

Acknowledgments The authors would like to thank Maarten Schipper at the Biostatistics Department at the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, who provided assistance with the statistical analyses. Furthermore, the authors are grateful to the staff at the SHC of Amsterdam, Kennemerland, Hollands Noorden, Twente (especially Karin Westra, Anne de Vries, and Karlijn Kampman) who were involved in the recruitment and data collection of participants at baseline and to Marlous Ratten and Klazien Visser from Soapoli-online, who coordinated the laboratory testing of the home-based test kits at six-month follow-up. The authors would also like to thank the staff at the STI department at the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, especially Birgit van Benthem.Peer reviewe

Time for change : Transitions between HIV risk levels and determinants of behavior change in men who have sex with men

Funding Information: This project was funded by the Netherlands Organisation for Health Research and Development ZonMw grant 522004009. The funders had no role in study design, data collection and analysis, decision to publish, or preparation of the manuscript.Peer reviewedPublisher PD

The Importance of Social Engagement in the Development of an HIV Cure: A Systematic Review of Stakeholder Perspectives

As research into the development of an HIV cure gains prominence, assessing the perspectives of stakeholders becomes imperative. It empowers stakeholders to determine priorities and influence research processes. We conducted a systematic review of the empirical literature on stakeholder perspectives. PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Scopus were searched for empirical, peer-reviewed articles, published before September 2022. Our analysis of 78 papers showed that stakeholders could be divided into three categories: people with HIV, key populations, and professionals. Following thematic synthesis, two main themes were distinguished: stakeholders’ perspectives on HIV cure research and stakeholders’ perspectives on HIV cure. Research on perspectives on HIV cure research showed that stakeholders’ hypothetical willingness to participate (WTP) in HIV cure research was relatively high, while actual WTP was found to be lower. Studies also identified associated (individual) characteristics of hypothetical WTP, as well as facilitators and barriers to hypothetical participation. Additionally, we reported research on experiences of actual HIV cure research participation. Our analysis of stakeholder perceptions of HIV cure showed that most stakeholders preferred a cure that could eliminate HIV and outlined positive associated impacts. Furthermore, we observed that most included studies were conducted among PWHIV, and in the Global North. To empower stakeholders, we recommend that future research include an even greater diversity of stakeholders and incorporate theories of behavior to further explore how stakeholders decide to meaningfully engage in every stage of HIV cure research