Academisch Proefschrift, ter verkrijging van de graad Doctor aan de Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, op gezag van de rector magnificus prof. dr. J.J.G. Geurts, volgens besluit van de decaan van de Faculteit der Bètawetenschappen in het openbaar te verdedigen op donderdag 19 februari 2026 om 11.45 uur in …

Inleiding Afname van arm-handfi.mctie (AHF) hangt samen met een verminderd vermogen om algemene dagelijkse levensverrichtingen (ADL) zelfstandig uit te voeren (McGrath et al., 2018). In de kleinschalige verpleeghuizen van Zonnehuisgroep Noord varieert het aanbod en de kwaliteit van AHF-trainingen, mede …

Background The increasing demands of an aging population, healthcare workforce shortages, financial constraints, and a shift in care perspectives call for rethinking geriatric rehabilitation (GR). To ensure GR remains sustainable, a transition towards home-based GR is proposed, reducing the need for …

We gaan dieper in op de vergrijzing in het noorden en de impact die dit heeft op ziektelast, zorguitgaven en personeelstekorten. Het belang van de 'transitie van zorg naar gezondheid' hierdoor wordt geschetst, evenals vigerend beleid.

Die folgende Forschungsarbeit untersucht, wie trans* Personen ihre Geschlechtsidentität am Arbeitsplatz ausleben und welche Auswirkungen dies auf ihre Occupational Identity hat. Die Untersuchung wurde im Rahmen der Occupational Science durchgeführt.

The use of in-body wearable devices is increasing in the healthcare sector, given their capacity to diagnose diseases and monitor health conditions. At the same time, some of these devices have entered the market and are being researched for use in workplace settings to enhance workers’ health and safety. …

This is one of the first studies evaluating a workplace intervention aimed at improving work–life balance for employed caregivers, using a randomized controlled trial. While the participatory approach improved perceived supervisor support, it did not reduce work–life imbalance. These findings highlight …

This project focuses on addressing the needs of children with disabilities in Nepal through an occupational therapy perspective within the Inclusive Education Resource Classroom (IERC) established by SAMA Nepal. These classrooms provide resources, primarily in the form of playing material, but teachers …

Introduction By 2050, the global population aged 60 and older is projected to more than double, underscoring the need for programs that promote healthy aging (World Health Organization (WHO), 2024). In Cabo Verde, the Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) program, implemented in 2021, emphasizes …