Centre of Expertise Urban Vitality
dhr. dr. S. Mehra (Sumit)
Docent-onderzoeker lectoraat Digital LifeSumit Mehra is psycholoog en informaticus. Hij is als docent-onderzoeker verbonden aan de opleiding Toegepaste Psychologie (DMR) en het lectoraat Digital Life (DMCI). Hiernaast is hij als zelfstandige actief als onderwijskundig adviseur.
Bij de opleiding Toegepaste Psychologie geeft Sumit onder meer les in Psychometrie, Onderzoeksmethoden & Technieken en Academische Vaardigheden. Hij is onderdeel van het team Consument en Maatschappij dat zich richt op attitude- en gedragsverandering. Hiernaast coördineert hij de cursus Social Media en Online Tools en begeleidt en beoordeelt hij projectgroepen en afstudeeronderzoeken.
Bij het Digital Life Centre doet Sumit onderzoek op het snijvlak van ICT, gezondheid en gedragsverandering. Binnen het VITAMINE-project ontwikkelde hij een interventie die ouderen stimuleert om meer te bewegen. Hierbij werkte hij samen met maatschappelijke organisaties en onderzoekers van de faculteit Beweging, Sport & Voeding en de faculteit Gezondheid. Hij richte zich op de vraag hoe ICT de motivatie kan verhogen en gedragsverandering kan faciliteren.
Sumit Mehra werkte voorheen aan de Universiteit van Amsterdam als docent Psychologie en als coördinator ICT en onderwijsvernieuwing (blended learning). Ook was hij enkele jaren onderwijskundig adviseur aan de HvA en Universiteit Utrecht op het gebied van didactiek en toetsing. Hij studeerde af in zowel Psychologie als Sociaal Wetenschappelijke Informatica aan de UvA.
- Lid van Expertisegroep ICT in Onderwijs (HvA)
- Kernlid van Special Interest Group Digitaal Toetsen (SURF)
- Onderwijskundig adviseur-trainer (zelfstandig)
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Stimulating healthy behavior: the development of a modular e-health platform
Schoufour, J. D., Mehra, S., Bossen, D., Verwijs, M. H., Brons, A. E., van der Bie, J. H. F., Oey, M. A., Weijs, P. J. M., & Ben Allouch, S. (2022). Stimulating healthy behavior: the development of a modular e-health platform. Abstract from Supporting Health by Technology, Groningen.
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The Use of a tablet to increase older adults’ exercise adherence
Mehra, S., van den Helder, J., Kröse, B. J. A., Engelbert, R. H. H., Weijs, P. J. M., & Visser, B. (2021). The Use of a tablet to increase older adults’ exercise adherence. In R. Ali, B. Lugrin, & F. Charles (Eds.), Persuasive Technology: 16th International Conference, Persuasive 2021: Proceedings (Vol. 12684, pp. 47-54). (Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics); Vol. 12684 LNCS). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-79460-6_4
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Implementation of blended and combined exercise and nutrition programs for older adults:
van den Helder, J. E. M., Mehra, S., Tieland, C. A. B., Visser, B., Kröse, B. J. A., Engelbert, R. H. H., & Weijs, P. J. M. (2021). Implementation of blended and combined exercise and nutrition programs for older adults: Perspective of allied health professionals in the Amsterdam metropolitan region. S209. Abstract from 16th International
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Development and Evaluation of a Blended Home-Based Exercise Intervention for Older Adults
Mehra, S. (2021). Development and Evaluation of a Blended Home-Based Exercise Intervention for Older Adults. [Research HvA, graduation external, Universiteit van Amsterdam, Instituur voor informatica, Faculty of Science]. https://hdl.handle.net/11245.1/9d0f2fb1-e214-442f-b8f7-a8e096805286
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Digitally Supported Dietary Protein Counseling Changes Dietary Protein Intake, Sources and Distribution in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
van den Helder, J., Verlaan, S., Tieland, M., Scholten, J., Mehra, S., Visser, B., Kröse, B. J. A., Engelbert, R. H. H., & Weijs, P. J. M. (2021). Digitally Supported Dietary Protein Counseling Changes Dietary Protein Intake, Sources and Distribution in Community-Dwelling Older Adults. Nutrients, 13(2), [502]. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13020502
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Digitally supported dietary counselling increases protein intake in community-dwelling older adults
van den Helder, J., Mehra, S., Tieland, M., Visser, B., Kröse, B., Engelbert, R., & Weijs, P. (2021). Digitally supported dietary counselling increases protein intake in community-dwelling older adults: subgroup analysis of the vitamin RCT. S209. Abstract from 16th International
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How to establish increased protein intake in a blended lifestyle intervention in community-dwelling older adults?
van den Helder, J., Verlaan, S., Tieland, M., Mehra, S., Visser, B., Kröse, B. J., Engelbert, R. H., & Weijs, P. J. (2020). How to establish increased protein intake in a blended lifestyle intervention in community-dwelling older adults? subgroup-analysis of the VITAMIN RCT. Clinical Nutrition, 40, 500. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clnesp.2020.09.281
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Blended home-based exercise and dietary protein in community-dwelling older adults: a cluster randomized controlled trial
van den Helder, J., Mehra, S., van Dronkelaar, C., ter Riet, G., Tieland, M., Visser, B., Kröse, B. J. A., Engelbert, R. H. H., & Weijs, P. J. M. (2020). Blended home-based exercise and dietary protein in community-dwelling older adults: a cluster randomized controlled trial. Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle, 11(6), 1590-1602. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcsm.12634
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How to establish increased protein intake in a blended lifestyle intervention in community-dwelling older adults?
van den Helder, J., Verlaan, S., Tieland, M., Mehra, S., Visser, B., Kröse, B. J. A., Engelbert, R. H. H., & Weijs, P. J. M. (2020). How to establish increased protein intake in a blended lifestyle intervention in community-dwelling older adults? subgroup-analysis of the VITAMIN RCT. Poster session presented at 42th ESPEN congress.
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Digitally supported dietary counseling increases protein intake in community dwelling older adults
van den Helder, J., Tieland, M., Mehra, S., Visser, B., Kröse, B., Engelbert, R., & Weijs, P. (2020). Digitally supported dietary counseling increases protein intake in community dwelling older adults: subgroup-analysis of the VITAMIN RCT. Abstract from ISBNPA - Xchange.
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Implementation of blended and combined exercise and nutrition programs for older adults
van den Helder, J., Mehra, S., Tieland, M., Visser, B., Kröse, B., Engelbert, R., & Weijs, P. (2020). Implementation of blended and combined exercise and nutrition programs for older adults: perspective of allied health professionals in the Amsterdam metropolitan region. Abstract from ISBNPA - Xchange.
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Evaluation of a Blended Physical Activity Intervention for Older Adults: Mixed Methods Study
Mehra, S., van den Helder, J., Visser, B., Engelbert, R. H. H., Weijs, P. J. M., & Kröse, B. J. A. (2020). Evaluation of a Blended Physical Activity Intervention for Older Adults: Mixed Methods Study. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 22(7), [e16380]. https://doi.org/10.2196/16380
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Supporting older adults in exercising with a tablet: a usability study
Mehra, S., Visser, B., Cila, N., van den Helder, J., Engelbert, R., Weijs, P., & Kröse, B. (2020). Supporting older adults in exercising with a tablet: a usability study. FysioPraxis, 29(6), 30-30.
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ICSFR: 10th International Conference on Frailty & Sarcopenia Research. March 11-13, 2020, Toulouse - France Abstracts
van den Helder, J. E. M., Mehra, S., van Dronkelaar, D. C., ter Riet, G., Tieland, C. A. B., Visser, B., Kröse, B. J. A., Engelbert, R. H. H., & Weijs, P. J. M. (2020). ICSFR: 10th International Conference on Frailty & Sarcopenia Research. March 11-13, 2020, Toulouse - France Abstracts: Symposia, Conferences, Oral communications: 10th International Conference on Frailty, Sarcopenia Research and Geroscience (ICFSR), March 11-13, 2020, Toulouse - France. The Journal of Frailty & Aging, 9(SUPPL 1), S1-S179. https://doi.org/10.14283/jfa.2020.8
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Aging and Physical Activity: A Qualitative Study of Basic Psychological Needs and Motivation in a Blended Home-Based Exercise Program for Older Adults
Mehra, S., van den Helder, J., Kröse, B. J. A., Engelbert, R. H. H., Weijs, P. J. M., & Visser, B. (2020). Aging and Physical Activity: A Qualitative Study of Basic Psychological Needs and Motivation in a Blended Home-Based Exercise Program for Older Adults. In B. Ng, & G. Ho (Eds.), Self-Determination Theory and Healthy Aging: Comparative Contexts on Physical and Mental Well-Being (pp. 127-144). Springer Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-6968-5_7
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Effects of a blended home-based exercise program and dietary protein intervention on physical performance in community-dwelling older adults: results from the VITAMIN CRCT
van den Helder, J., Mehra, S., ter Riet, G., Tieland, M., Visser, B., Kröse, B. J. A., Engelbert, R. H. H., & Weijs, P. J. M. (2019). Effects of a blended home-based exercise program and dietary protein intervention on physical performance in community-dwelling older adults: results from the VITAMIN CRCT. Abstract from Nutritional Science Days 2019, Heeze, Netherlands.
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CN04: Effects of a Blended Home-Based Exercise Program and Protein Counselling in Community Dwelling Older Adults: Results of the VITAMIN RCT
van den Helder, J., Mehra, S., Tieland, M., Visser, B., Kröse, B. J., Engelbert, R. H., & Weijs, P. J. (2019). CN04: Effects of a Blended Home-Based Exercise Program and Protein Counselling in Community Dwelling Older Adults: Results of the VITAMIN RCT: Clinical Nutrition Symposium. Clinical Nutrition, 38(S1), S2. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0261-5614(19)32119-3
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Effects of a blended home-based exercise program and protein counselling in community dwelling older adults: results of the VITAMIN RCT
Helder, J., Mehra, S., van Dronkelaar, C., Tieland, M., Visser, B., Kröse, BJ., Engelbert, RH., & Weijs, PJ. (2019). Effects of a blended home-based exercise program and protein counselling in community dwelling older adults: results of the VITAMIN RCT. Abstract from International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) , Prague, Czech Republic.
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Supporting older adults in exercising with a tablet
Mehra, S., Visser, B., Cila, N., van den Helder, J., Engelbert, R. HH., Weijs, P. JM., & Kröse, B. JA. (2019). Supporting older adults in exercising with a tablet: a usability study. JMIR human factors, 6(1), [e11598]. https://doi.org/10.2196/11598
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Increasing physical activity in older adults with a tablet and e-coaching
Mehra, S., van den Helder, J. E. M., Visser, B., Engelbert, R. H. H., Weijs, P. J. M., & Kröse, B. J. A. (2019). Increasing physical activity in older adults with a tablet and e-coaching. Abstract from 8th Annual ARPH Conference.
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Digitally supported dietary counseling increases protein intake in community dwelling older adults: preliminary results of the VITAMIN RCT
van den Helder, J., van Dronkelaar, C., Tieland, M., Mehra, S., Visser, B., Kröse, B., Engelbert, R. H. H., & Weijs, P. J. M. (2018). Digitally supported dietary counseling increases protein intake in community dwelling older adults: preliminary results of the VITAMIN RCT. Clinical Nutrition, 37(Supplement 1), S162. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2018.06.1594
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A digitally supported home-based exercise training program and dietary protein intervention for community dwelling older adults: protocol of the cluster randomised controlled VITAMIN trial
van den Helder, J., van Dronkelaar, C., Tieland, M., Mehra, S., Dadema, T., Visser, B., Kröse, B. J. A., Engelbert, R. H. H., & Weijs, P. J. M. (2018). A digitally supported home-based exercise training program and dietary protein intervention for community dwelling older adults: protocol of the cluster randomised controlled VITAMIN trial. BMC Geriatrics, 18, 1-10. [183]. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-018-0863-7
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Het analyseren van kwalitatief onderzoek: een vergelijking van methodieken
Mehra, S. (2018). Het analyseren van kwalitatief onderzoek: een vergelijking van methodieken. Abstract from R&D bijeenkomst TP.
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Het gedragsveranderingswiel
Michie, S., Atkins, L., West, R., Goosen, H., van 't Hof, K., & Mehra, S. (2018). Het gedragsveranderingswiel: 8 stappen naar succesvolle interventies. Amsterdam University Press. https://www.aup.nl/en/book/9789462986664/het-gedragsveranderingswiel
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Technologie en gedragsverandering bij ouderen
Mehra, S. (2018). Technologie en gedragsverandering bij ouderen. Abstract from Themabijeenkomst Valpreventie Innovatie en de valpreventiepraktijk. Veiligheid.nl.
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Translating behavior change principles into a blended exercise intervention for older adults
Mehra, S., Visser, B., Dadema, T., van den Helder, J., Engelbert, R. HH., Weijs, P. JM., & Kröse, B. JA. (2018). Translating behavior change principles into a blended exercise intervention for older adults: design study. JMIR Research Protocols, 7(5). https://doi.org/10.2196/resprot.9244
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A digitally supported home-based exercise program and dietary protein intervention for community dwelling older adults: protocol of a cluster randomized controlled study (VITAMIN study)
van den Helder, J., van Dronkelaar, C., Tieland, M., Mehra, S., Dadema, T., Visser, B., Kröse, B., Engelbert, R., & Weijs, P. (2017). A digitally supported home-based exercise program and dietary protein intervention for community dwelling older adults: protocol of a cluster randomized controlled study (VITAMIN study). Poster session presented at Science Exchange Day, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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Onderzoek en onderwijs integreren
Mehra, S. (2017, Jun). Onderzoek en onderwijs integreren: het vormen van learning communities met studenten. https://hva.mediamission.nl/Mediasite/Play/d4837cb5b1ae4c0ea59bd80b6cd7bbc31d
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Getting older adults to exercise with a blended intervention
Mehra, S., van den Helder, J., van Dronkelaar, C., Dadema, T., Cila, N., Visser, B., Engelbert, R. H. H., Weijs, P. J. M., & Kröse, B. J. A. (2017). Getting older adults to exercise with a blended intervention. Abstract from Getamoveon Network + 1st Symposium On Enhancing Physical Activity Through Technology, London, United Kingdom.
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Tailored interactive technology for a healthy lifestyle
Dallinga, J., Mehra, S., van der Bie, J., Nibbeling, N., Simons, M., & Deutekom-Baart de la Faille, M. (2017). Tailored interactive technology for a healthy lifestyle. Paper presented at Persuasive Technology Conference, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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A home based exercise program: are older adults able to use mHealth technology?
Mehra, S., van den Helder, J., Dadema, T., Cila, N., Visser, B., Engelbert, R. H. H., Weijs, P. J. M., & Kröse, B. J. A. (2017). A home based exercise program: are older adults able to use mHealth technology?. 125. Abstract from 12th International Conference, PERSUASIVE 2017, Amsterdam, Netherlands. https://pure.hva.nl/admin/files/5661452/Adjunct_proceedings_2nd_ed.pdf
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NWO Inspiratiedag rondetafelgespreksleider Bezint eer ge Begint
Mehra, S. (2017, Apr). NWO Inspiratiedag rondetafelgespreksleider Bezint eer ge Begint.
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The Design and Usability Testing of a mHealth Application for Supporting Self-Regulation of Exercising Older Adults
Mehra, S., V. Helder, J., Dadema, T., Cila, N., Visser, B., Engelbert, R. H., Weijs, P. J., & Kröse, B. (2017). The Design and Usability Testing of a mHealth Application for Supporting Self-Regulation of Exercising Older Adults. Abstract from 3rd UCL Centre for Behaviour Change Digital Health Conference 2017: Harnessing digital technology for behaviour change, London, United Kingdom.
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Harnessing the potential of persuasive technology: getting older adults to exercise more with a blended intervention
Mehra, S. (2017). Harnessing the potential of persuasive technology: getting older adults to exercise more with a blended intervention. Abstract from 6th Conference of the Association for Researchers in Psychology and Health , Leiden, Netherlands.
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Harnessing the potential of persuasive technology:
Mehra, S. (2017). Harnessing the potential of persuasive technology: Getting Older Adults to Exercise at Home with a Blended Intervention. Poster session presented at Second International Conference on e-Coaching for Health and Wellbeing, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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Dag ongezond gedrag
Mehra, S., & Beun, R. J. (2017). Dag ongezond gedrag. Magazine I/O van het ICT-onderzoek platform Nederland (IPN), 14(2).
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The design and usability testing of a mHealth application for supporting self-regulation of exercising older adults
Mehra, S., van den Helder, J., Dadema, T., Cila, N., Visser, B., Engelbert, R., Weijs, P., & Kröse, B. (2017). The design and usability testing of a mHealth application for supporting self-regulation of exercising older adults. Abstract from 3rd UCL Centre for Behaviour Change Digital Health Conference 2017: Harnessing digital technology for behaviour change, London, United Kingdom. http://www.ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-change/events/cbc-conf17-abstracts.pdf
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Attitudes of older adults in a group-based exercise program toward a blended intervention: a focus-group study
Mehra, S., Dadema, T., Kröse, B. J. A., Visser, B., Engelbert, R. H. H., Van Den Helder, J., & Weijs, P. J. M. (2016). Attitudes of older adults in a group-based exercise program toward a blended intervention: a focus-group study. Frontiers in Psychology, 7, [1827]. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2016.01827
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Expert sessie 'voor iedereen een app'
Dallinga, J. M., & Mehra, S. (2016, Oct). Expert sessie 'voor iedereen een app'.
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Supporting older adults to exercise with a tablet
Mehra, S. (Photographer). (2016). Supporting older adults to exercise with a tablet. Software
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Attitudes of older adults towards a blended exercise program
Mehra, S., Dadema, T., Kröse, B. J. A., Visser, B., Engelbert, R. H. H., van den Helder, J., & Weijs, P. J. M. (2016). Attitudes of older adults towards a blended exercise program. In 2nd Behaviour Change Conference: Digital Health and Wellbeing Frontiers Media S.A.. https://doi.org/10.3389/conf.FPUBH.2016.01.00104
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Attitudes of older adults towards a blended exercise program
Mehra, S. (2016). Attitudes of older adults towards a blended exercise program. Poster session presented at Supporting Health by Technology VII, Groningen, Netherlands.
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Attitudes of Older Adults Towards a Blended Exercise Program
Mehra, S. (2016). Attitudes of Older Adults Towards a Blended Exercise Program. Poster session presented at AKMI Posterpresentatie , Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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Get together!
Mehra, S. (2016). Get together! Studenten betrekken bij praktijkgericht onderzoek. Abstract from HvA Onderwijsconferentie, Amsterdam.
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Supporting older adults to exercise with a tablet
Mehra, S. (2016). Supporting older adults to exercise with a tablet. Poster session presented at Digital Life meets Info.nl.
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Using videos for research in health psychology
Mehra, S. (2016). Using videos for research in health psychology. Abstract from ARPH symposium , Utrecht, Netherlands.
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VITAMINE
Mehra, S. (2016). VITAMINE. Poster session presented at Digital Life visit TU Twente.
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Motiverende Technologie voor Ouderen in Beweging
Mehra, S. (2015). Motiverende Technologie voor Ouderen in Beweging. Poster session presented at Opening of the Digital Life Lab, Amsterdam, The Netherlands..
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Persuasieve technologie & gezondheid
Mehra, S. (2015, Apr). Persuasieve technologie & gezondheid.
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Navigating on handheld displays
Mehra, S., Werkhoven, P., & Worring, M. (2006). Navigating on handheld displays: dynamic versus static peephole navigation. ACM Transactions on Computer-Human Interaction (TOCHI), 13(4), 448-457. https://doi.org/10.1145/1188816.1188818
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Serie onderzoek en psychotherapie
Lange, A., Schrieken, B., Scheijde, R., Broeksteeg, J., Ruwaard, J., Schrijver, M., Mehra, S., van de Ven, J-P., & Emmelkamp, P. (2005). Serie onderzoek en psychotherapie: Interapy. Diagnostiek en geprotocolleerde behandeling van welomschreven stoornissen via internet. Tijdschrift voor Psychotherapie, 31(5), 215-227. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF03062162