For this research project I had the opportunity to join home nurses on their rounds for participant observations. Nurses are confronted with older patient’s meaning in life (MiL), or the lack thereof, on a daily basis. However, knowledge about these situations, and education regarding this subject, is …

To decrease the environmental impact that the textile industry is responsible for, new materials are constantly being innovated. However, there is a forgotten fiber that was eliminated by the American government and big companies who wanted to push the cotton and synthetic fiber industry forward almost …

Background: Teamwork is essential in healthcare, but team performance tends to deteriorate in stressful situations. Further development of training and education for healthcare teams requires a more complete understanding of team performance in stressful situations. We wanted to learn from others, by …

With French domestic consumption declining for more than 10 years, small winegrowers need to look beyond the French market to ensure the development of small wineries. However, the Loire region is unable to export, as only 20% of production is exported. Moreover, the small winegrowers of the Loire cannot …

As education one of the most important factors in a person’s life, it is crucial have an effective and supportive study environment in order to succeed. This report allowed research to be done and provided the tools for the commissioner to develop an effective educational and supportive study space in …

The hospitality industry depends increasingly on migrant labour. Migrants are wanted but are not necessarily welcomed in the host society. Multicultural workforce is portrayed as necessary means to organisational success within hospitality and EU regulations support equitable work opportunities. At the …

Abstract In this study, we compared cognitive map formation of small-scale models of city-like environments presented in visual or tactile/haptic modalities. Previous research often addresses only a limited amount of cognitive map aspects. We wanted to combine several of these aspects to elucidate a …

Aims and objectives: To gain insight into the experiences and perceptions of hospital and home care nurses regarding nutritional care for older adults to prevent and treat malnutrition. Background: In-depth knowledge about hospital and home care nurses’ experiences and perceptions can contribute to …

Purpose: To describe nurses' support interventions for medication adherence, and patients' experiences and desired improvements with this care. Patients and methods: A two-phase study was performed, including an analysis of questionnaire data and conducted interviews with members of the care panel of …

Video in which we call for universities and participants to join the Open University as part of the Climate Adaptation Week Groningen.