The success of the energy transition will depend not only on the rapid deployment of zeroemission technologies, but also on the expansion of renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, and hydrogen. Equally important is meaningful engagement with the communities affected by this transition. Despite …

Achtergrond: Sedentair gedrag en een lage lichamelijke activiteit kunnen het herstel na een kniearthroplastiek (KA) bij patiënten in de werkzame leeftijd beïnvloeden. Deze hypothesegenererende studie onderzoekt of perioperatieve niveaus van lichamelijke activiteit samenhangen met de tijd tot volledige …

Brief Summary, This study aims to evaluate a new self-management support intervention for burn survivors called BreeZe. The overall goal of BreeZe is to enhance burn survivors' self-management skills in order to integrate treatment and life goals and subsequently optimize burn survivors' quality of life …

In recent years, care for people with severe mental illnesses (SMI) has shifted from institutional to recovery-based treatment in which informal caregivers often have an important role. However, their increased involvement has elevated issues such as role strain or burden of care, which indicates that …

Background: The Health-Enhancing Physical Activity (HEPA) Europe network was established in 2005 to promote physical activity (PA) related research, policy, and practice across the World Health Organization (WHO) European Region. It was founded on early recognition of the essential role of regular PA …

The demand for assistive technology is expected to rise alongside the increasing care needs of aging populations. Ambient intelligence, particularly context awareness, offers potential benefits in addressing challenges faced by the healthcare system. In dementia care, context awareness can facilitate …

Self-Determination Theory (SDT) has been widely applied in sports coaching research, encompassing both basic psychological need (BPN)–supportive (bright side) and BPN–thwarting (dark side) coaching behaviours. This paper focuses on the bright side by systematically reviewing and meta-analysing SDT-based …

Background Physiotherapists often lack a comprehensive understanding of self-management and encounter challenges in providing self-management support. The Keep Moving Support Tool (KMST) was developed to support physiotherapists in their role as health promotors and to stimulate physical activity in …

An increased protein intake is required during aging to preserve muscle mass. A predominantly plant-based diet is beneficial for the climate and may lower the risk of certain non-communicable diseases, but could also lead to protein below recommendations. This study seeks to elucidate facilitators and …

This seminar presents a multidisciplinary research path connecting materials science, nanotechnology, and sensor systems. It begins with earlier work on the development and characterization of functional materials, focusing on lead-free piezoelectric materials. The second part introduces ongoing research …