Background Recently, a cluster-randomised controlled trial was conducted within Dutch ambulatory mental healthcare to assess the effectiveness of a one-year smoking cessation intervention consisting of group sessions, peer support and pharmacological treatment (KISMET). This article presents its process …

Introduction: Self-management for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is essential in preventing relapse and rehospitalization. This study aimed to adapt a self-management-supporting digital monitoring system that was designed for COPD patients at home, to older patients with COPD …

Abstract Background: Within the framework of a randomized controlled trial investigating the impact of a digital, psychosocial photo activity intervention for residents living with dementia in nursing homes and their informal and formal carers, a process evaluation was conducted to determine factors …

Einleitung: In der Ergotherapie kommt es zu langen Wartelisten, die unter anderem auf die COVID-19-Pandemie und das erhöhte Klient*innenaufkommen zurückzuführen sind. Der Umgang mit Wartelisten ist bislang unerforscht. Deshalb soll untersucht werden, wie der Umgang in deutschen ambulanten ergotherapeutischen …

Einleitung: Seit April 2024 gibt es für Ergotherapeut*innen in Deutschland in drei Diagnose gruppen die Blankoverordnung mit therapeutischen Entscheidungsfreiheiten. Ziel dieser Bachelorarbeit ist die Erforschung eines ersten Stimmungsbildes zur Blankoverordnung. Dabei wurde untersucht, welche Hoffnungen …

Dit onderzoek richt zich op de effectiviteit van het BreeZe-nazorgprogramma binnen de brandwondenzorg. Dit programma is ontworpen om zorgverleners te trainen in zelfmanagementondersteuningsvaardigheden, oftewel de vaardigheden die nodig zijn om patiënten te begeleiden in het zelfstandig beheren van hun …

Aims and objectives: To identify and synthesise empirical evidence on the perspectives of nurses regarding factors that enable and/or obstruct the delivery of compassionate care. Methodological design and justification: A scoping review was chosen for its capacity to perform a broad exploration of the …

Blockchain is a disruptive and rapidly evolving technology with diverse applications, yet its integration into non-technical curricula remains limited and under-studied. This study develops a teaching framework tailored for Business, Management and Economics (BME) programmes, addressing key pedagogical …

Background: The cause of lipoedema remains unclear, and the condition is currently incurable. Effective self-management is therefore essential for coping with its physical and psychological impacts and the necessary lifestyle adjustments. This study aimed to assess the needs, barriers, and facilitators …

Extended Reality (XR) technologies—including virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR)—offer transformative opportunities for education by enabling immersive and interactive learning experiences. In this study, we employed a mixed-methods approach that combined systematic desk …