Amidst escalating environmental and social challenges, this study explores regenerative business models’ definition and characteristics. While sustainable models have made considerable strides in research, policy, and practice, the advent of regenerative business models offers a progressive leap forward. …

Sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS) or nature-based solutions (NBSs) are widely implemented to collect, store and infiltrate stormwater. The buildup of pollutants is expected in NBSs, and Dutch guidelines advise monitoring the topsoil of bio-swales every 5 years. In the Netherlands, almost every …

Purpose The concept of banking reputation has gained significant attention due to its relevance in the banking industry. A strong reputation has become crucial for a bank’s success, as it affects trust, credibility and stakeholders' perceptions. However, understanding and managing reputation in the banking …

Background Illness perceptions can affect the way people with musculoskeletal pain emotionally and behaviorally cope with their health condition. Understanding patients illness perceptions may help facilitate patient-centered care. The purpose of this study was to explore illness perceptions and the …

Evaluation of the hydrological performance of grassed swales usually needs long-term monitoring data. At present, suitable techniques for simulating the hydrological performance using limited monitoring data are not available. Therefore, current study aims to investigate the relationship between saturated …

The Dutch food and agricultural market has been focusing on producing efficiently and effectively with the aim of cost minimization and profit maximizing. In addition to positive developments (higher efficiency and more effective production), this market system has created negative impact for nature, …

Kennis over de belangrijkste verpleegkundige theorieën verdient nog altijd een stevige plek in het curriculum van onze hbo-v's.

De relatie tussen patiënt en verpleegkundige is het centrale therapeutische instrument, zo leert de theorie van Hildegard Peplau.

Betty Neuman benadrukt in haar theorie het belang van de interactie met onze omgeving, het belang van preventie en het belang van interprofessioneel werken. Behalve theoreticus is Betty Neuman (1924) ook verpleegkundige. In de jaren 70 van de vorige eeuw heeft zij een systeemtheorie ontwikkeld die bekendstaat …

Interview met Evelyn Finnema, hoogleraar Verplegingswetenschap en Onderwijs van het UMCG en de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, over verpleegkundige theorieën.