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Benítez, Isabel; Padilla, José Luis; van de Vijver, Fons; Cuevas, Amaya – Field Methods, 2018
This study illustrates how the cognitive interviewing (CI) method can provide qualitative evidence of item, construct, and method bias in cross-cultural research. CI was conducted with participants from the Netherlands and Spain, who responded to quality-of-life (QoL) items included in international survey research projects. Qualitative findings…
Descriptors: Interviews, Research Methodology, Cross Cultural Studies, Bias
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Schölvinck, Anne-Floor M.; Pittens, Carina A. C. M.; Broerse, Jacqueline E. W. – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2017
Introduction: Despite the relatively high prevalence and challenges of visual impairments, limited funding is available for ophthalmologic research in the Netherlands. The research needs of people with visual impairments could aid the ophthalmological research community to optimally distribute research resources. The objective of the study…
Descriptors: Visual Impairments, Foreign Countries, Ophthalmology, Deaf Blind
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Isarin, Jet; van Zadelhoff, Ilse; Wolters-Leermakers, Nina; Speksnijder-Bregman, Marjon; Hannink, Mariën; Knoors, Harry – Deafness & Education International, 2015
An increasing number of deaf children with additional disabilities receive a cochlear implant (CI). International studies on cochlear implantation in deaf children with additional disabilities show less and slower speech and language gains, but improvement in overall quality of life. In order to qualify the concept of quality of life this study…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Parent Attitudes, Assistive Technology, Deafness
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Krabbenborg, Manon A. M.; Boersma, Sandra N.; van der Veld, William M.; van Hulst, Bente; Vollebergh, Wilma A. M.; Wolf, Judith R. L. M. – Research on Social Work Practice, 2017
Objective: To test the effectiveness of Houvast: a strengths-based intervention for homeless young adults. Method: A cluster randomized controlled trial was conducted with 10 Dutch shelter facilities randomly allocated to an intervention and a control group. Homeless young adults were interviewed when entering the facility and when care ended.…
Descriptors: Randomized Controlled Trials, Intervention, Young Adults, Homeless People
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Groenewoud, A. Stef; van Exel, N. Job A.; Berg, Marc; Huijsman, Robbert – Gerontologist, 2008
Purpose: This article reports on a study to identify "building blocks" for quality report cards for geriatric care. Its aim is to present (a) the results of the study and (b) the innovative step-by-step approach that was developed to arrive at these results. Design and Methods: We used Concept Mapping/Structured Conceptualization to…
Descriptors: Concept Mapping, Focus Groups, Geriatrics, Foreign Countries