Dit hoofdstuk behandelt tal van onderwerpen uit de dagelijkse praktijk op de intensive care. Allereerst belichten we het assessment en de eerste opvang van de vitaal bedreigde patiënt volgens de ABCDE-systematiek. Vervolgens de aandachtspunten en wettelijke eisen die gesteld worden aan rapportage en …

As migrant populations age, the care system is confronted with the question how to respond to care needs of an increasingly diverse population of older adults. We used qualitative intersectional analysis to examine differential preferences and experiences with care at the end of life of twenty-five patients …

In the Netherlands, where this study was conducted, there are around 800,000 family carers of people with dementia. Research into the needs and priorities of people with dementia and their family carers is crucial for developing tailored care and meaningful support. However, current research lacks attention …

The study explored how chronic sorrow in parents of disabled children impacts everyday interactions between parents and professionals in caregiving contexts. Chronic sorrow, characterized by ongoing feelings of grief and loss in parents, related to their child’s disability, is increasingly recognized …

For the elderly a major decline in health often entails a dramatic shift in living conditions. One of the harshest aspects is the loss of social context. Based on experiences in her own family, the designer sets out to redefine the puzzle of health, care and social context. By conceiving the needs in …

Chapter 1: General introduction. A specific group of people with disabilities includes individuals with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD). However, individuals with PIMD form a heterogeneous group regarding the origins of their underlying conditions leading to profound disabilities …

Pregnancy and early parenthood mark a transformative period where women become caregivers and assume a new role with new responsibilities. While often portrayed positively, the transition to motherhood can be overwhelming. This is especially true for women living in adverse circumstances, presenting …

Background: Medical consultations with older patients often include triadic conversations and decision-making processes involving physicians, patients, and family members. The presence of family members may change the communication dynamics and therefore increase the complexity of the consultation and …

De IC-HerstelWijzer en IC-NaastenCoach zijn nieuwe, digitale platforms die Intensive Care-patiënten en hun familie tijdens en na opname ondersteunen. Stichting FCIC (Family and Patient Centered Intensive Care) en patiëntenorganisatie IC-Connect zijn de platforms gestart in samenwerking met Erasmus MC. …