Many young people in the Netherlands participate in voluntary sports clubs (VSCs) but stop once they become adults. VSCs lack the ability to transition their youth members to adult members, which threatens the size of the clubs in terms of membership, the income, and the availability of volunteers. This …

This case study presents the structured and evidence-informed approach toward developing a psychological assessment instrument within a national basketball federation. To this end, a two-phase approach was adopted. During the first phase, a focus group with the coaches was conducted to determine the …

Het doel van dit onderzoek was om vanuit een individuele 6 weken non-lineaire non- trainingsmethode gericht op attractoren een verschil in de kwaliteit van bewegen bepaald kon worden die berust op een wendbaarheid attractorsanalyse bij het CTO Talent group <18 Baseball & Softball Amsterdam. Daarnaast …

Introduction: Age-related decline in physical performance causes longer hospitalization and higher mortality rates. The role various micronutrients have on this has been broadly researched, yet a clear overview of current literature’s consensus lacks. Therefore, this narrative review investigatesthe …

Not KnowingIn light of the crisis which is currently in the making, we are all confronted with uncertainty. Unexpectedly, we are face to face with a reality that previously seemed so easy to escape via plans, calculations and predictions. As we rediscover our situations and at times drown in the deep …

Abstract Aim Screening is one of the most important ways for early frailty detection that contributes to its prevention and timely treatment. The aim of this study was to determine the diagnostic value of the Persian version of the Tilburg Frailty Indicator (P-TFI) in the frailty screening. Method This …

Background: Effective and sustainable interventions are needed to counteract the decline in physical function and sarcopenia in the growing aging population. The aim of this study was to determine the 6 and 12 month effectiveness of blended (e-health + coaching) home-based exercise and a dietary protein …

Introduction: Visuospatial neglect (VSN) is common after stroke and can seriously hamper everyday life. One of the most commonly used and highly recommended rehabilitation methods is Visual Scanning Training (VST) which requires a lot of repetition which makes the treatment intensive and less appealing for …

Objective We examined whether the role of maternal education in children's unhealthy snacking diet is moderated by other socio-economic indicators. Methods Participants were selected from the Amsterdam Born Children and their Development cohort, a large ongoing community-based birth cohort. Validated …

Background: The increase in life expectancy has brought about a higher prevalence of chronic illnesses among older people. Objectives: To identify common chronic illnesses among older adults, to examine the influence of such conditions on their Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL), and to determine …