Introduction 15 1 and for low-SEP populations. Two PhD projects contributed to this goal. The project that was carried out at Leiden University and Leiden University Medical Center was performed by Isra Al-Dhahir. She adopted a broad, top-down approach and explored barriers and facilitators in eHealth design for low-SEP groups, primarily through a literature review and consultation with professionals. She later evaluated the acceptance of the knowledge tool’s content among professionals. The PhD project that constitutes this thesis was carried out at the Delft University of Technology, Erasmus University Medical Center, and Capri Cardiac Rehabilitation. The approach adopted a bottom-up perspective, in contrast to Isra Al-Dhahir’s approach, by concentrating on participatory design with the target group in specific contexts. Although each PhD candidate largely worked independently, developing the knowledge tool was a collaborative effort. It aimed to integrate the top-down (professionals) and bottom-up (target group) perspectives. 1.5 Thesis outline In line with the three aims presented in section 1.3, this thesis is divided into three parts that address knowledge inquiry, development of the knowledge tool, and the application cycle (Figure 1.2). Figure 1.2 Thesis outline schematic and chapter division. SEP: socioeconomic position; CR: cardiac rehabilitation.
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