Insufficient physical activity (PA) is a significant global concern among adolescents. The relationship between PA avoidance and loneliness has not been thoroughly investigated, nor have these variables been examined concurrently. The present longitudinal study utilized cross-lagged mediation analysis …

Background: As the number of older adults increases worldwide, understanding their mental health is crucial, including the impact of traumatic experiences that can lead to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, validated screening and diagnostic instruments for PTSD in older adults are limited. Objective: …

As the population ages, the proportion of frail older people is also increasing. While attention to frailty experiences has increased, how these account to a comprehensive understanding of frailty and its impact on behavior and functioning remains understudied. Therefore, in this study, we aimed to understand …

Managed realignment (MR) involves repositioning coastal or river flood defenses to re-establish tidal flooding and restore intertidal ecosystems in reclaimed areas. The restoration of intertidal ecosystems contributes to flood risk management and achieving nature conservation objectives. However, MR …

There is a wide range of literature suggesting that implicit learning is more effective than explicit learning when acquiring motor skills. However, the acquisition of nursing skills in educational settings continues to rely heavily on detailed protocols and explicit instructions. This study aimed to …

Urban densification continues unabated, even as the possible consequences for users’ eye-level experiences remain unknown. This study addresses these consequences. In a laboratory setting, images of the NDSM wharf were shown to university students primed for one of three user groups: residents, visitors …

Background Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia is a leading cause of hospitalization during the first week of life. Recent research suggest that phototherapy, the standard treatment, can be safely and effectively administered at home. Some Dutch hospitals have already adopted home-based phototherapy. The TREAT …

Benjaminse, A, Nijmeijer, EM, Gokeler, A, Broekhaar, DC, and Cortes, N. Motivation unraveled: giving choice to football players to improve anterior cruciate ligament injury prevention. J Strength Cond Res 38(12): e735–e743, 2024—Providing athletes some control over a training session facilitates motor …

Background: Community nurses (CNs) play an important role in supporting healthy lifestyles, including healthy eating behaviour of patients. However, many CNs do not incorporate healthy eating support in their daily routines to the fullest extent possible. This study aimed to explore (1) the associations …

The COVID-19 pandemic affected the lives of older adults. Yet, little is known about changes in well-being among older adults during the pandemic, especially when COVID-19 measures were relaxed. Therefore, we aimed to assess changes in the well-being of older adults during multiple turning points of …