A diagnosis of dementia can change your life profoundly. You need stories, experiences, and tips from others — from people who truly understand what it means to live with dementia, every single day, in order to find your own way through. This book was created with care and straight from the heart. It …

Purpose: Aftercare for curatively treated breast cancer patients includes support and information provision. As patients differ in their needs, personalization of aftercare is advocated, but clear guidelines on how to achieve personalization are currently missing. This study investigates patients’ preferences …

Na curatieve behandeling voor niet-gemetastaseerde borstkanker krijgen patiënten nacontrole (detectie van mogelijke terugkeer van borstkanker in het borstgebied) en nazorg ondersteuning bij mogelijke gevolgen van de ziekte en/of behandeling). Tot nu toe kregen alle patiënten vijf jaar lang een jaarlijks …

In 2016, a selective preventive spinal immobilization protocol for emergency medical service (EMS) nurses was introduced in the Netherlands. This protocol leaves more room for autonomous decision-making in the pre-hospital phase regarding preventive spinal immobilization (PSI), compared to the previous …

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 …

Objective: We aim to provide a literature overview on patient‐reported barriers and facilitators to participation in Shared Decision Making (SDM) within the setting of oncology. Methodology: Within the set of selected studies for a larger qualitative meta‐summary, using five databases, we selected the …

Dit onderzoek gaat over leiderschap in zorgorganisaties die werken met zelforganiserende teams. Het is uitgevoerd binnen een organisatie die zorg biedt aan mensen met een verstandelijke en/of lichamelijke beperking. De organisatie wilde haar zorg vernieuwen: cliënten moesten meer regie krijgen over hun …

Objective To obtain insights into parents' information needs during the first year at home with their very preterm (VP) born infant. Methods We conducted semi-structured interviews with parents of VP infants participating in a post-discharge responsive parenting intervention (TOP program). Online interviews …

Deze handreiking is bedoeld als naslagwerk voor gemeentemedewerkers en zorgaan­bieders om goed samen te werken bij de inkoop en uitvoering van zorg. Het geeft inzicht in de keuzes die zij kunnen maken, de wet- en regelgeving en de praktische voor­en nadelen van deze keuzes. Daarnaast worden er tips gegeven …