OBJECTIVE: To evaluate if using surface neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) for paralyzed lower-limb muscles results in an increase in energy expenditure and if the number of activated muscles and duty cycle affect the potential increase. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. RESULTS: Energy expenditure …

BACKGROUND: The reliability and validity of the subjective component of the Dutch Objective Burden Inventory (DOBI) are unknown. OBJECTIVE: The validity and reliability of the subjective component of the DOBI were examined in caregivers of individuals with heart failure, using the original 38- and a …

INTRODUCTION: Entrustable professional activities (EPAs) are used during training but may also have significance after graduation. This domain has not yet been much explored. We investigated the use of EPAs among alumni of Master Physician Assistant programs in the Netherlands, where EPAs have been used …

Veel medewerkers geven de voorkeur aan informele vormen van leren en ontwikkelen op de werkplek, terwijl formele leeractiviteiten gangbaarder zijn in organisaties. Deze activiteiten lijken vaak geïnitieerd door managers en HR-functionarissen en vinden veelal buiten de werkplek plaats. Dit terwijl arbeidsmarkttekorten …

On 12 November 2021, the European Commission (‘EC’) published a consultation document on strengthening the quality of corporate reporting and its enforcement by addressing shortcomings in the underlying ecosystem. The duties of this EC initiative include examining the role that internal controls can …

Aan het begin van de coronapandemie had bijna 70 procent van de Nederlandse bevolking vertrouwen in de landelijke overheid. Anderhalf jaar later is dat nog maar een krappe 30 procent. Wat is de achtergrond van dit afbrokkelende vertrouwen? In wie hebben mensen nog wel veel vertrouwen? En hoe kan het …

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The loss of muscle mass in critically ill patients contributes to morbidity and mortality, and results in impaired recovery of physical functioning. The number of publications on the topic is increasing. However, there is a lack of consistent methodology and the most optimal methodology …

Objectives: Epidural steroid injections (ESIs) can be used to reduce lumbosacral radicular syndrome (LRS) related pain. The clinical relevance of ESIs are currently unknown. This systematic review and meta-analyses aims to assess whether ESIs are clinically relevant for patients with LRS. Materials …

In educational, social or organizational studies, open-ended concept maps are used as an instrument to collect data about and analyze individuals’ conceptual knowledge. Openended concept map studies devoted to knowledge and learning apply a variety of methods of analysis. This literature review systematically …