In this unblinded multi-center stepped-wedge randomized controlled trial the effectiveness of the nurse-led ZENN-intervention was tested in promoting self-management skills in comparison to standard care among heart, lung and kidney transplant recipients. This intervention is based on behaviour change …

Objectives This paper is the first multidisciplinary study into the impact of new skill requirements in the job on absenteeism. The aim of this study was to investigate whether economic skills obsolescence (ESO) increased both absence frequency and average duration mediated by burnout and/or work engagement. …

Background and objectives The transition to a plant-based diet is globally recognized as critical for combatingclimate change and improving public health (Willett, 2019). Secondary vocationaleducation students are a key demographic due to their adaptable eating habits (Story,2002). However, limited knowledge, …

Gamification in education has gained momentum as a means to improve students’ motivation and learning outcomes. This study evaluates the effect of gamification on the engagement and performance of first students in the International Supply Chain Management course at a University of Applied Sciences. …

Acknowledging the knowledge gaps and novel paradigms outlined above within both coaching research and practice, the PhD research aims to investigate how need-supportive coaching—rooted in Self-Determination Theory (SDT)—effectively fulfils the satisfaction of beginning teachers’ basic psychological needs …

My thesis examines the factors influencing employee performance at Limpopo-Lipadi, focusing on leadership, motivation, training, work environment, and cultural influences. Through qualitative research, I identify operational and cultural challenges and propose a performance appraisal system tailored …

This LYCar report investigates the effect of creative leadership manifestations—directive versus facilitative—on food waste (FW) reduction and employee satisfaction in a professional student-run kitchen at Hotelschool The Hague. Through a six-week quasi-experiment using Orbisk tracking and survey data, …

In 2016, a selective preventive spinal immobilization protocol for emergency medical service (EMS) nurses was introduced in the Netherlands. This protocol leaves more room for autonomous decision-making in the pre-hospital phase regarding preventive spinal immobilization (PSI), compared to the previous …

Powerful Ageing is a power training intervention offered by Dutch municipalities to improve the physical functioning of its older residents, thereby reducing their reliance on assistive living devices and social support services. This study aimed to investigate the effects of Powerful Ageing on muscle …

Background: The adoption of mobile health (mHealth) technologies among older adults remains significantly lower than in younger populations, despite their potential to promote healthier lifestyles and mitigate age-related health risks. Objective: This study aims to explore the perspectives of retirement-age …