Het is een uitspraak die veel docenten en studenten herkennen. Toch zegt juist deze zin waarom cultureel bewustzijn zo belangrijk is in het onderwijs. Wie zegt ‘geen cultuur’ te hebben, bedoelt vaak dat hun manier van denken, communiceren en handelen als ‘normaal’ of ‘neutraal’ wordt gezien. Maar wat …

Introduction The cardiovascular biomarkers troponin T, N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide, and fibroblast growth factor 23 are elevated in hemodialysis patients and associated with an increased cardiovascular mortality risk. Nocturnal hemodialysis improves the fluid status in hemodialysis patients. …

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Exercise-induced muscle fatigue can aject older people's gait and hence their fall risk. However, non-homogeneous gait adaptations have been shown (1), questioning whether these are caused by a direct eject of fatigue or by compensatory strategies to account for (perception of) fatigue. This study aimed …

BACKGROUND: Sarcopenic obesity (SO) is a clinical condition defined by the coexistence of high body fat mass and low muscle function and mass, which increases the risk of adverse health outcomes, including disability and mortality. Early detection and frequent monitoring of SO are essential for preventive …

Background&aims Obesity and sarcopenia are major health concerns, particularly among older populations. Dietary protein may help preserve muscle mass and function, but high-protein diets, especially from animal sources, may also increase adipose mass. We investigated associations of total, animal, and …

Psychosocial ascriptions in psychosomatic therapy invite the patient not only to confirm and elaborate on their mental feelings, but also make relevant certain therapy goals. Establishing a shared understanding, or “common ground” regarding therapy-relevant topics are appointed by therapist and patient …

This white paper explores the challenges to integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions into clinical practice, addressing perspectives on a) human factors, b) AI technologies, and c) integration in clinical workflow. Through creating insights into these perspectives, we aim to contribute to the …

OBJECTIVES:  To counteract sarcopenia in non-Western migrant older adults, lifestyle interventions with increased physical activity and adequate dietary protein intake are promising. However, regular community-based lifestyle interventions often lack a culture-sensitive approach. The aim of this study …

Background: Multidisciplinary transitional care interventions promote care coordination after hospital discharge and address (older) patients' complex care needs related to their physical, nutritional, and/or psychosocial status.  Objective: This review aimed to identify, critically appraise, and synthesize …