Background: Fall prevention programs have been proven effective in reducing falls and fall-related injuries in specific target groups and settings. However, implementing these programs on a larger scale often requires adjustments for feasibility. This study assessed the effectiveness of the nationally …

From the late 1930s to today, the technological lure of hydroponics has inspired many geopolitical imaginations of planetary transformation. Hydroponics, or soilless farming, refers to a bundle of technologies to raise crops outside of arable land, using nutrient solutions in water, sand or gravel media. …

Background/Objectives: Urine drug testing (UDT) is a core component of nursing interventions within the treatment of substance use disorder (SUD). Beyond the detection of psychoactive substance use and medication adherence, UDT also provides opportunities for therapeutic dialogue, patient support, and …

Doelstelling Inzicht verkrijgen in de attitude ten opzichte van fysieke activiteit (PA) van Noorse en Nederlandse patiënten na een heup- of knie artroplastiek, mogelijke verschillen in attitude tussen de landen en welke factoren een meer positieve of negatieve attitude verklaren. Methoden Er werd een …

INTRODUCTION: Frailty is frequently seen in burn patients aged ≥ 50 years and can negatively influence outcomes, yet performance of available screening tools in specialized burn care remains unclear. This study evaluated feasibility, reliability, and validity of the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS), Burn …

Methane, the primary component of natural gas, emits less carbon dioxide than other petroleum-based fuels but faces challenges in efficient storage and transportation. Advanced adsorption materials provide a safe and cost-effective solution, with metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) emerging as promising …

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Aphasia can profoundly affect an individual's identity. Yet studying identity in people with aphasia presents methodological challenges, as language, our primary medium for self-expression, is disrupted. This study explored how people with aphasia experience and reshape identity …

Achtergrond Het integreren van zorg voor (risico op) ondervoeding en sarcopenie in de eerstelijnszorg is uitdagend, omdat de beperkte fysieke nabijheid van zorgprofessionals de samenwerking bemoeilijkt. Beide aandoeningen komen veel voor bij thuiswonende ouderen en gaan gepaard met aanzienlijke achteruitgang …

Stedelijke logistiek staat onder druk door groeiende e-commerce, ruimtegebrek en ambitieuze klimaatdoelen. Dit artikel laat zien dat de toekomst van stadslogistiek niet ligt in één dominante vervoersvorm, maar in slimme combinaties van modaliteiten. Van lopen en cargobikes tot watertransport, drones …

Purpose To investigate the test-retest reliability and validity of the steep ramp test (SRT), a short and practical maximal exercise test on a cycle ergometer, for assessing CRF in apparently healthy adults aged 25–85 years. Methods To determine test-retest reliability, the reliability group performed …