OBJECTIVES: Mechanical load during patient handling activities is an important risk factor for low back pain among nursing personnel. The aims of this study were to describe required and actual use of ergonomic devices during patient handling activities and to assess the influence of these ergonomic …

The European thematic network “Polifonia” was developed between 2004 and 2007 and was initiated and coordinated by the European Association of Conservatories (AEC). Within this project four working groups were engaged with the Tuning process (issues of transparency within the Bologna process), pre-college …

In 2001, higher professional education received a research function by law. This new research role is incorporated into so-called lectureships. In these lectureships, which are analogous to university chairs to some degree, experts in specific fields function as intermediaries between higher professional …

Klachten aan het bewegingsapparaat komen veelvuldig voor in het kappersvak. Het blijkt zelfs een groter 'zorgenkind' te zijn dan de groep waarnaar op dit moment de meeste aandacht uit gaat: de beeldschermwerkers. Middels dit onderzoek werd een inventarisatie gemaakt van de beroepsklachten vóórkomende …