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The effect of previous exposure to technology on acceptance and its importance in usability and accessibility engineering

Andreas Holzinger, Gig Searle, Michaela Wernbacher

Universal Access in the Information Society > 2011 > 10 > 3 > 245-260

In Usability and Accessibility Engineering, metric standards are vital. However, the development of a set of reciprocal metrics—which can serve as an extension of, and supplement to, current standards—becomes indispensable when the specific needs of end-user groups, such as the elderly and people with disabilities, are concerned. While ISO 9126 remains critical to the usability of a product, the needs...

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Male contraception: Focus on behavioral and barrier methods

Zsolt Kopa, Raffaele Scafa, Andrea Graziani, Dimitrios G. Goulis, more

Andrology > 12 > 7 > 1535 - 1540

Introduction Male contraception includes various methods designed to prevent pregnancy by focusing on the male's role in reproduction. Results Behavioral methods, such as withdrawal and periodic abstinence, offer non‐invasive alternatives that require self‐control and precise timing to avoid depositing sperm in the female reproductive tract during fertile periods. However, these methods generally...

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Acceptability of a balanced energy protein (BEP) supplement for pregnant women in Bangladesh

Eleonor Zavala, Atiya Rahman, Anna Kalbarczyk, Mary Boer, more

Maternal & Child Nutrition > 20 > S6 > n/a - n/a

Balanced energy protein (BEP) supplementation in pregnancy is recommended in the context of undernutrition for the reduction of small‐for‐gestational age neonates and stillbirths. To inform an effectiveness trial, we evaluated the acceptability of a packaged, ready‐to‐eat fortified BEP product among women of reproductive age and their health care providers (HCPs) in rural Bangladesh and explored the...

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An app promoting weight gain prevention via healthy behaviours amongst young women with a family history of breast cancer: Acceptability and usability assessment

Mary Pegington, Rhiannon E. Hawkes, Alan Davies, Julia Mueller, more

Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics > 37 > 5 > 1170 - 1185

Background Breast cancer is the most frequent female malignancy in the UK. Around 20% of cases are linked to weight gain, excess weight and health behaviours. We designed a weight gain prevention, health behaviour intervention for young women at increased risk. Methods The study comprised a single arm observational study over 2 months testing acceptability and usability of the intervention: online...

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Nurse managers' perceptions of the prospective acceptability of an implementation leadership training programme: A qualitative descriptive study

Wenjun Chen, Ian D. Graham, Jiale Hu, Krystina B. Lewis, more

Journal of Advanced Nursing > 80 > 9 > 3721 - 3733

Aim To explore the prospective acceptability of an implementation leadership training programme prototype for nurse managers in China to implement evidence‐based practices, from the perspectives of potential programme participants and deliverers. Design A qualitative descriptive study was conducted in Spring 2022 at three tertiary hospitals in Hunan, China. Methods We conducted individual semi‐structured...

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Do people with type 2 diabetes find continuous and intermittent low‐energy diets for weight loss and diabetes remission acceptable?

Joanna Brooks, Helen Ruane, Sarah McDiarmid, Avni Vyas, more

Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics > 37 > 4 > 995 - 1006

Background The Manchester Intermittent versus Daily Diet App Study (MIDDAS) tested the feasibility and potential efficacy of two remotely delivered low‐energy diet (LED) programmes (800 kcal/day) to support weight loss and remission of type 2 diabetes: continuous [CLED] (8 weeks of daily LED) and intermittent [ILED] (2 days of LED/week for 28 weeks). Understanding participant experiences can help...

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Consumer acceptance and sensory perception of roasted American‐European hybrid hazelnuts

Megan Booth, Mengying Fu, Devin G. Peterson

Journal of Food Science > 89 > 7 > 4440 - 4449

Interspecific American‐European hazelnut (Corylus americana × C. avellana) hybrids are being developed for the Upper Midwest region of the United States, which have potential economic and ecological benefits. Currently, researchers are working on pre‐commercialization initiatives to create a local hazelnut industry. However, a lack of knowledge on the sensory characteristics and consumer acceptability...

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Enhancing saltiness perception in bone broth: the additive effect of oil and optimization of sodium‐reduction formula for consumer acceptability

Lulu Zhang, Xiaoxiao Cao, Baoqing Zhu, Houyin Wang, more

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture > 104 > 10 > 6108 - 6117

BACKGROUND Excessive NaCl intake in liquid and semi‐solid food (e.g. soup, hot pot base, sauce) poses a high risk to human health, and reducing NaCl intake is a major concern for global health. RESULTS Using the generalized Labeled Magnitude Scale (gLMS) method, the study verified the possibility of sodium reduction through oil addition. The compromised acceptance threshold (CAT) and hedonic rejection...

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The acceptability of a donor human milk bank and donated human milk among mothers in Limpopo Province, South Africa

Tebogo Mampane, Jacqueline E. Wolvaardt

Maternal & Child Nutrition > 20 > 3 > n/a - n/a

Breastfeeding is a crucial public health approach that reduces infant morbidity and mortality by providing essential nutrients and antibodies, and breast milk is easily digested. Breastfeeding and donated milk serve as a preventative measure against necrotising enterocolitis. Additionally, they protect against viruses and nosocomial sepsis. When a birthing parent's own milk is unavailable, alternative...

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Genetic and environmental effects on processing productivity and food product yield: drudgery of women's work

Abolore Bello, Afolabi Agbona, Olamide Olaosebikan, Gospel Edughaen, more

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture > 104 > 8 > 4758 - 4769

BACKGROUND Cassava processing is a crucial source of livelihood for rural farmers and processors in Nigeria and Cameroon. This study investigated the varietal effect on the processing productivity of women farmer processors within their working environment and compared this with the food product quality as evaluated by the processors and the field yield. Field trials were established in Nigeria (Benue...

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Expectations of a new eating disorder treatment and its delivery: Perspectives of patients and new therapists

Therese Fostervold Mathisen, Gunn Pettersen, Jan H. Rosenvinge, Ulrike H. Schmidt, more

International Journal of Eating Disorders > 57 > 3 > 695 - 702

Background A significant number of people with bulimia nervosa (BN) or binge‐eating disorder (BED) do not seek professional help. Important reasons include limited knowledge of eating disorders (EDs), feelings of shame, treatment costs, and restricted access to specialized healthcare. In this study, we explored if a novel therapy delivered in a primary care setting could overcome these barriers....

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Participant perspectives on cognitive remediation and social recovery in early psychosis (CReSt‐R): An acceptability study

Emma Frawley, Caroline Heary, Clio Berry, Matteo Cella, more

Early Intervention in Psychiatry > 18 > 1 > 34 - 41

Aim Psychosis spectrum disorders continue to rank highly among causes of disability. This has resulted in efforts to expand the range of treatment targets beyond symptom remission to include other recovery markers, including social and occupational function and quality of life. Although the efficacy of psychosocial interventions in early psychosis has been widely reported, the acceptability of these...

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Mixed‐method acceptability evaluation of a co‐designed bundled intervention to support communication for patients with an advanced airway in the intensive care unit during a pandemic

Laura Istanboulian, Louise Rose, Yana Yunusova, Craig Dale

Nursing in Critical Care > 28 > 6 > 1069 - 1077

Background Although bundled communication interventions are recommended to address communication barriers for patients with an advanced airway in the intensive care unit (ICU) such interventions have not been evaluated in pandemic conditions. Aim To evaluate the acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility of a co‐designed bundled intervention to support communication with adult patients with...

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Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for people with dementia experiencing psychological distress: A hermeneutic single‐case efficacy design (HSCED) series

Amie Robinson, Danielle De Boos, Nima Moghaddam

Counselling and Psychotherapy Research > 23 > 4 > 1108 - 1122

Introduction People with dementia have a high prevalence of psychological distress but are underserved with evidence‐based psychological interventions. To promote choice and improve clinical outcomes, there is a necessity to test different psychological intervention options for this population. Purpose This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness and acceptability of acceptance and commitment...

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Digital mental health interventions: A narrative review of what is important from the perspective of LGBTQIA+ people

James A. Fowler, Lisa Buckley, Miranda Muir, Shelley Viskovich, more

Journal of Clinical Psychology > 79 > 11 > 2685 - 2713

Objectives Digital mental health interventions are a promising therapeutic modality to provide psychological support to LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, Queer, intersex, asexual, plus other gender, sexual, and romantic minority identities) people. The aim of this narrative review is to explore how the LGBTQIA+ community has been engaged in the design of digital mental health interventions,...

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Attitudes of mothers and health care providers towards behavioural interventions promoting breastfeeding uptake: A systematic review of qualitative and mixed‐method studies

Antonio Rojas‐García, Sabrina Lingeman, Angelos P. Kassianos

British Journal of Health Psychology > 28 > 4 > 952 - 971

Purpose Recommendations for exclusive breastfeeding are not often adhered to despite the robust evidence of its benefits. This systematic review aims to collate evidence on the attitudes mothers and health care providers have towards breastfeeding interventions to understand what aspects best contribute to acceptability and feasibility. Methods This review further investigates the value of identifiable...

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Effectiveness and acceptability of the physical exercise and dietary therapy in a healthy life center

Therese Fostervold Mathisen, Gunn Pettersen, Jan H. Rosenvinge, Ulrike Schmidt, more

International Journal of Eating Disorders > 56 > 10 > 1931 - 1940

Objective The high burden of eating disorders (EDs) and limited availability of treatment speaks of a need to explore new avenues for treatment delivery. To understand if new treatment avenues are helpful and acceptable to patients, we investigated the effectiveness of Physical Exercise and Dietary Therapy (PED‐t) in participants with bulimia nervosa or binge‐eating disorder, and acceptability when...

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Healthcare professionals perspectives on feasibility and acceptability of family engagement in early mobilisation for adult critically ill patients: A descriptive qualitative study

Sasithorn Mukpradab, Julie Cussen, Kristen Ranse, Praneed Songwathana, more

Journal of Clinical Nursing > 32 > 17-18 > 6574 - 6584

Aims To explore healthcare professionals' perceptions of the feasibility and acceptability of family engagement in early mobilisation for adult critically ill patients. Background Early mobilisation is beneficial to minimise intensive care unit acquired‐weakness in critically ill patients and family engagement can help with meeting early mobilisation goals, but it is not widely practiced. Understanding...

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Acceptability of a novel suicide prevention psychological therapy for people who experience non‐affective psychosis

Kamelia Harris, Patricia A. Gooding, Yvonne Awenat, Gillian Haddock, more

Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice > 96 > 3 > 560 - 576

Objectives Suicide is a leading cause of death worldwide. People experiencing psychosis are at increased risk of death by suicide. Talking therapies can alleviate suicidal thoughts, plans, and attempts. Therapies need to also be acceptable to recipients. The aim of this study was to investigate the views on psychological therapy for people experiencing psychosis and suicidality using the Theoretical...

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Achieving the next level in cleft speech intervention: A protocol of a randomized sham‐controlled trial to provide guidelines for a personalized approach in children with cleft palate

Cassandra Alighieri, Kim Bettens, Jamie Perry, Greet Hens, more

International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders > 58 > 4 > 1405 - 1418

Background Compensatory cleft speech disorders can severely impact speech understandability and speech acceptability. Speech intervention is necessary to eliminate these disorders. There is, however, currently no consensus on the most effective speech therapy approach to eliminate the different subtypes of compensatory cleft speech disorders. Aims To compare the immediate, short‐ and long‐term...

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The effect of previous exposure to technology on acceptance and its importance in usability and accessibility engineering

Male contraception: Focus on behavioral and barrier methods

Acceptability of a balanced energy protein (BEP) supplement for pregnant women in Bangladesh

An app promoting weight gain prevention via healthy behaviours amongst young women with a family history of breast cancer: Acceptability and usability assessment

Nurse managers' perceptions of the prospective acceptability of an implementation leadership training programme: A qualitative descriptive study

Do people with type 2 diabetes find continuous and intermittent low‐energy diets for weight loss and diabetes remission acceptable?

Consumer acceptance and sensory perception of roasted American‐European hybrid hazelnuts

Enhancing saltiness perception in bone broth: the additive effect of oil and optimization of sodium‐reduction formula for consumer acceptability

The acceptability of a donor human milk bank and donated human milk among mothers in Limpopo Province, South Africa

Genetic and environmental effects on processing productivity and food product yield: drudgery of women's work

Expectations of a new eating disorder treatment and its delivery: Perspectives of patients and new therapists

Participant perspectives on cognitive remediation and social recovery in early psychosis (CReSt‐R): An acceptability study

Mixed‐method acceptability evaluation of a co‐designed bundled intervention to support communication for patients with an advanced airway in the intensive care unit during a pandemic

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for people with dementia experiencing psychological distress: A hermeneutic single‐case efficacy design (HSCED) series

Digital mental health interventions: A narrative review of what is important from the perspective of LGBTQIA+ people

Attitudes of mothers and health care providers towards behavioural interventions promoting breastfeeding uptake: A systematic review of qualitative and mixed‐method studies

Effectiveness and acceptability of the physical exercise and dietary therapy in a healthy life center

Healthcare professionals perspectives on feasibility and acceptability of family engagement in early mobilisation for adult critically ill patients: A descriptive qualitative study

Acceptability of a novel suicide prevention psychological therapy for people who experience non‐affective psychosis

Achieving the next level in cleft speech intervention: A protocol of a randomized sham‐controlled trial to provide guidelines for a personalized approach in children with cleft palate

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