Auxiliary reins (AR) such as draw- or side reins are commonly employed by equestrians but may cause equine welfare concerns. This study investigated behavioural factors underpinning AR usage and whether equestrians understand their biomechanical function. A mixed methods survey of 14–24 questions was …

Interprofessionele samenwerking (IPS) tussen onderwijs en jeugdhulpverlening is essentieel voor inclusiever onderwijs en het ondersteunen van leerlingen met onderwijszorgbehoeftes. In het project Samen Sterker wordt de samenwerking onderzocht tussen onderwijs- en jeugdhulpprofessionals die samen interventies …

Versterken van interprofessionele samenwerking op de werkvloer in het Primair Onderwijs.RENN4, het Regionaal Expertisecentrum Noord Nederland, is een gecertificeerde onderwijsorganisatie voor leerlingen met: * (ernstige) gedragsproblematiek en/of psychiatrische stoornissen; * leerproblematiek; * verstandelijke …

The equine industry faces increasing scrutiny regarding its social license to operate (SLO), with appropriate care for horses at its center. Grooms play a vital role in professional horse care and management, yet their own working conditions often remain poor, resulting in an increasing number leaving …

Climate change and biodiversity loss are interconnected global challenges that require urgent and transformative changes in land use and management. Equine yards have a unique potential to contribute positively to biodiversity while supporting equine welfare and providing economic and social value. This …

Equine-Assisted Services (EAS) offer many benefits for people with intellectual or physical disabilities. As these services grow in popularity, ensuring the welfare of the horses involved is crucial. This study explored the horses’ mood state during equine-assisted coaching and therapeutic riding sessions, …

Eerste bijeenkomst van het driejarige project Samen Sterker met als doel het versterken van de interprofessionele samenwerking tussen onderwijs en jeugdhulpverlening

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Background: This paper presents the researchers’ experiences with recruiting people living with dementia for a field study aimed to test or develop non-pharmacological interventions. Performing this kind of research is necessary to be able to provide appropriate and effective interventions for people …

Chapter 1: General introduction. A specific group of people with disabilities includes individuals with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD). However, individuals with PIMD form a heterogeneous group regarding the origins of their underlying conditions leading to profound disabilities …