Thirty to sixty per cent of older patients experience functional decline after hospitalisation, associated with an increase in dependence, readmission, nursing home placement and mortality. First step in prevention is the identification of patients at risk. The objective of this study is to develop and …

Unraveling triadic communication in hospital consultations with adolescents with chronic conditions

The objective was to study the prevalence of eighteen geriatric conditions in older patients at admission, their reporting rate in discharge summaries and the impact of these conditions on mortality and functional decline one year after admission. A prospective multicenter cohort study conducted between …

There has been increasing focus on factors predicting the development of chronic musculoskeletal disorders. For patients already experiencing chronic non-specific low back pain it is also relevant to investigate which prognostic factors predict recovery. We present the design of a cohort study that aims …

In many countries, the need for physical therapists to use standardised measures has been recognised and is recommended in clinical practice guidelines. Research has shown a lack of clinimetric knowledge and clinical application of measurement instruments in daily practice may hamper implementation of …

Folder die ontwikkeld is voor medewerker en werkgever zodat zij handvaten hebben om de problemen voorafgaand aan de uitval bespreekbaar te maken.

Chroniciteit van psychiatrische ziekte is geen objectieve waarheid maar een concept dat door de jaren heen en vanuit uiteenlopende invalshoeken verschillend is gedefinieerd. In dit artikel wordt stilgestaan bij het interpersoonlijke karakter van het geven en ontvangen van chronische zorg. Met theorie, …

Progressive disability develops with older age in association with underlying disease, comorbidity and frailty. Physical performance characteristics are important to improve the physical condition of older persons and therefore may be able to prevent or delay the onset of (progressive) disability. …

"Als je wilt dat gras goed groeit, dan moet je er niet aan gaan trekken. Daar gaat het beslist niet harder door groeien. Wat wel helpt, is de omstandigheden voor het gras verbeteren: veel licht geven, goed bemesten, voldoende water geven". (Gerrits, 2004, p.28). ADHD[HSP1] is een term dat veelal gebruikt …