Background & aim Adequate protein intake is essential during recovery from illness to prevent complications such as malnutrition, sarcopenia, and delayed wound healing. Mobile applications may support self-monitoring and early detection of inadequate intake. This study evaluated the concurrent validity …

In the ESPEN SIG meetings the similarities and differences between cachexia and disease-related malnutrition (DRM) were previously analyzed, as well as the role of inflammation in DRM. In the years 2023–2025, the SIG moving forward emphasized the relevance of the evolution of the cachexia definition …

Muscle health, encompassing muscle mass, composition, strength, physical performance and patient-reported outcomes, is a key determinant of clinical outcomes across the life course and a wide range of disease states. Despite growing recognition of its importance, muscle health remains insufficiently …

The primary to secondary school transition is a vulnerable period in a student’s life, in which students are at risk for experiencing lower levels of well-being. A scoping review was performed following the PRISMA-ScR guidelines to investigate what components play a role in the relationship between the …

The idea that merely viewing nature can promote stress recovery has profound societal implications, driving the use of nature imagery in the design of environments where access to real nature is limited. Scientific support for this concept originates from a pioneering study by Ulrich et al. (1991), which …

Brief Summary, This study aims to evaluate a new self-management support intervention for burn survivors called BreeZe. The overall goal of BreeZe is to enhance burn survivors' self-management skills in order to integrate treatment and life goals and subsequently optimize burn survivors' quality of life …

The construction sector is responsible for a significant share of greenhouse gas emissions in Europe, making the decarbonisation of the existing building stock a critical priority. In this context, Digital Building Logbooks (DBLs) are increasingly promoted as digital tools to support renovation planning, …

OBJECTIVES: To explore how healthcare professionals in burn aftercare approach self-management support for burn survivors. METHODS: An inductive, interpretative qualitative approach was used, with interviews conducted with all six burn physicians, all six burn aftercare nurses/nurse specialists, two …

This paper is a call to action from researchers in the Polar Science Early Career community. This call comes from experiences held and events witnessed by early-career researchers where imbalanced power dynamics and extractive research in and with Indigenous communities persist largely unchecked. As …

The transition from adolescence to adulthood is a critical phase for young people living with perinatal HIV, who must navigate typical developmental milestones while managing a chronic illness and facing (fear of) societal stigma. This qualitative study explored the lived experiences of Dutch young adults …