Binnen het Expertisecentrum Gezondheidszorg en Technologie van Fontys (Fontys EGT1) loopt het meerjaarse project Verpleeghuis van de Toekomst (VETO). Binnen Fontys EGT wordt ruimte gegeven aan een minor gezondheidszorg en technologie aan derdejaars studenten, stagiaires en afstudeerders. Studenten werken …

Ageing-in-place is the preferred way of living for older individuals in an ageing society. It can be facilitated through architectural and technological solutions in the home environment. Dementia poses additional challenges when designing, constructing, or retrofitting housing facilities that support …

De interesse in licht is de afgelopen jaren enorm toegenomen. In het bijzonder betreft dit de invloed van licht op onze gezondheid, prestatie en andere, niet direct visueel gerelateerde aspecten. Het laatste heeft bijvoorbeeld tot gevolg gehad dat basisscholen momenteel op grote schaal uitgerust worden …

This paper presents the results of an evaluation of a technology-supported leisure game for people with dementia in relation to the stimulation of social behavior.

Europeans are living longer than ever in history, because of the economic growth and advances in hygiene and health care. Today, average life expectancy is over 80, and by 2020 around 25% of the population will be over 65. The increasing group of older people poses great challenges in terms of creating …

Presentatie bijeenkomst minor Eigen Paramedisch Bedrijf – lichting 2e semester 2012-2013, gehouden op 20-03-2013Binnen het CVO Groningen stimuleert het Groningen Center of Entrepreneurship Value050 valorisatie door het ontwikkelen en ondersteunen van ondernemerschap en ondernemerschapsonderwijs. Value050 …

The design of healthcare facilities is a complex and dynamic process, which involves many stakeholders each with their own set of needs. In the context of healthcare facilities, this complexity exists at the intersection of technology and society because the very design of these buildings forces us to …

BACKGROUND: Complaints of the arm, neck, or shoulder (CANS) have a multifactorial origin and cause considerable work problems, including decreased work productivity, sickness absence, and, ultimately, job loss. There is a need for intervention programs for people with CANS. Self-management is an approach …

In contrast to western countries, foot complaints are rare in Africa. This is remarkable, as many African adults walk many hours each day, often barefoot or with worn-out shoes. The reason why Africans can withstand such loading without developing foot complaints might be related to the way the foot …