55 research outputs found
Rein it in. Nudge-based interventions to cope with online impulse buying among young adults
No full textUso degli anticoagulanti orali per la prevenzione della trombosi dei cateteri venosi centrali per emodialisi
No full textCentral venous catheters (CVCs) are fundamental in the management of hemodialysis. Despite major efforts to provide arteriovenous access, their use is increasing in dialysis units worldwide. The presence of a catheter inside a vein increases the risk of thrombosis, both within the catheter and in the vein. Thrombosis is a serious complication because it can lead to inefficient dialysis, alter the venous circulation, and facilitate infections. In this article, questions regarding anticoagulant treatment in dialysis patients with CVCs are explored and specific suggestions offered for clinical practice, based on the evidence available and the personal experience of the authors. Should CVC-induced thrombosis be treated? The duration, site and extension of the thrombotic complication should be assessed. If thrombosis is recent and symptomatic, heparin treatment followed by oral anticoagulant therapy is suggested. Is oral anticoagulant therapy useful for primary prevention of thrombosis, both within the CVC and the vein where the catheter is inserted? The available evidence favoring the use of oral anticoagulant therapy is not entirely convincing. At any rate, before such treatment is started the balance between the antithrombotic efficacy and the possible side effects should be carefully weighed. Is oral anticoagulant therapy useful for secondary prevention of CVC thrombosis? If a permanent CVC is in place and its position is correct and the blood flow < 250 mL/min, we recommend - before replacing the CVC - thrombolytic treatment followed by oral anticoagulants, aiming at an INR target between 2 and 3. Are the side effects of oral anticoagulant therapy an issue? The use of anticoagulants in renal failure carries an increased risk of complications, in particular bleeding and vascular calcifications, which could annul the advantages derived from reduced thrombotic events. Before starting oral anticoagulant therapy we suggest to carefully evaluate if there are potential overall benefits and to pay attention to concomitant antiplatelet therapy
Past, Present, and Future of Impulse Buying Research Methods: A Systematic Literature Review
No full textImpulse buying (IB) represents a pivotal subject in consumer psychology. A general agreement on its core elements and their relationship is arguably established. So far, however, there has been little discussion about how to assess impulse purchases, leading to a potential divergence of practise from theory and complexities in cross-study comparability. This systematic literature review investigates the research methods and metrics employed in high-quality literature to evaluate impulse shopping behaviours across different environments, including online, offline, and multichannel settings. Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) criteria, the literature search has been conducted on databases relevant for scientific literature, including Scopus, Web of Science, and ProQuest. Fifty-four articles were included in this systematic review. Findings show the existence of four methods to investigate IB, namely quantitative self-reports, laboratory investigations, fieldwork observations, and qualitative interviews. A comparison of the four methods in terms of fit highlights that self-reports and interviews provide a significant contribution in assessing the cognitive facet of impulse purchasing. Laboratory investigations and fieldwork observation find a better fit with the conative and visceral facets of impulsive buying. Considering the major role of affective charges occurring during impulse shopping, complementary research approaches, and metrics belonging to applied psychophysiology and consumer neuroscience are examined. Three opportunities for future research are discussed, including theory building and refinement, understanding individual differences, and honing behavioural predictions
Aesthetic emotions and tourism behaviours: impacts of interactive versus non-interactive virtual reality (VR) experiences
No full textFind me if you can. Assessing visual and auditory product placement disclosures in online music videos
No full textSupply chain – marketing integration: How do European SMEs go to China via the New Silk Road
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Product attachment: an empirical investigation of the visceral, behavioral, and reflective components
No full textYour ad is ignored. Applying consumer neuroscience to investigate advertising blindness in the metaverse
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Designing for Self-awareness: Evidence-Based Explorations of Multimodal Stress-Tracking Wearables
No full textEarly wearable devices using multimodal data to promote stress-awareness are emerging on the consumer market. They prove to be effective tools to support users in tracking their daily activities, yet their potential still needs to be further explored. From a user experience design perspective, such wearable devices could help users understand how they feel stress and ultimately shed light on its psychophysiological bases. Based on this rationale, this paper reports the results of evidence-based explorations aimed at formalizing knowledge regarding the use of multimodal stress-tracking wearables. Following a human-centered design process, we design an interactive prototype that tracks two stress-related parameters, namely physiological and perceived stress. We employ a smartwatch to track blood volume pulse and heart rate variability to assess physiological stress, whereas we rely on self-reports gathered through a smartphone to assess perceived stress. We then test the prototype in a controlled setting with 16 end-users. Tests combine qualitative and quantitative research methods, including in-depth interviews, eye-tracking, and surveys encompassing a Kano model-based and AttrakDiff questionnaires. In-depth interviews reveal insights about the type and quantity of information users expect. Ocular scanpaths provide directions to leverage the cognitive effort required by users when interacting with multiple devices. Lastly, evidence from surveys highlights the features and functions that multimodal stress-tracking apps should include. Based on our findings, we create a set of considerations on personal informatics promoting stress awareness from a user experience design perspective. Lastly, we outline future directions for the research design of wearable solutions to promote self-awareness
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