Rationale Up to 60% of patients with head and neck cancer are malnourished upon first presentation. Malnutrition has been associated with a higher risk of adverse events and decreased quality of life and survival. Patients with a high risk of malnutrition often receive pretreatment dietary treatment …

Epidemiological oral health data are essential for informing public health policy and evaluating care. In the Netherlands, OrangeForce and the Oral Health Monitor seek to resume data collection by extracting information from dental practices using both automated (ie, software-based extraction) and manual …

Cardamonin is a natural chalcone that has been extensively investigated for its anticancer activity. However, its clinical relevance is still not explicit, limiting its progression into clinical trials and highlighting a persistent gap between preclinical evidence and practical application. This review …

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 …

The VISION method as an ethical instrument in co-design: working with conflicting values in a neighbourhood in Amsterdam Nieuw-West Deze studie onderzoekt de inzet van de VISION-methode als ethisch instrument binnen co-designprocessen in een buurt in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. De casus is onderdeel van het …

In geriatric oncology, family members often support older patients during medical consultations and shared decision-making (SDM). While they can facilitate SDM,their involvement also presents challenges. Much of SDM occurs outside clinics, making family dynamics crucial to aligning decisions with patient …

Introduction: Oral health care of older people in long-term care facilities is insufficient, stressing the need for clear evidence-based implementation strategies to improve oral care. In 2013, a systematic review was performed and new evidence was published. This study aimed to gain insights into implementation …

Oral presenation at the Starch convention in Detmold, Germany

The idea of democracy has been and continues to be, an important inspiration for social work practice and research. However, democracy is not free from moral tension. For example, in cases of child maltreatment and neglect, fundamental rights may conflict; the human right to form a family and the child's …

Summary Introduction Daily oral care for older people is important, to obtain and maintain good functional oral health. Nursing staff is involved in the daily oral care and/ or the monitoring of oral health and hygiene, depending on the level of care support that older people need. Yet, the oral health …