New Virtual Care Centers (VCCs) within hospitals utilize information technology to remotely monitor and support patients with chronic diseases living at home. Nurses play a crucial role by providing remote coaching and guidance to help patients manage their conditions. Currently, there is a growing understanding …

Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS) are increasingly developed for hospital nursing practice, yet their impact on decision-making, workflow efficiency, and patient outcomes remains complex. This rapid review synthesizes findings from 21 studies, highlighting both the benefits and challenges of CDSS …

Background: This paper presents the researchers’ experiences with recruiting people living with dementia for a field study aimed to test or develop non-pharmacological interventions. Performing this kind of research is necessary to be able to provide appropriate and effective interventions for people …

Column over innovatie in de zorg. 'Laten we minder post-its plakken en meer ideeën omzetten in actie.'

Nu technologische en maatschappelijke ontwikkelingen de zorg sneller dan ooit veranderen, groeit de noodzaak om manieren te vinden waarop (toekomstig) zorgprofessionals hun waarden, vakmanschap en betrokkenheid kunnen behouden en uitdrukken, én een stem kunnen hebben in de toekomst van de zorg. Gesprekstools …

Wat vraagt het van een verpleegkundige om geen fysieke patiënten te zien, maar op afstand te beoordelen of zorg nodig is door gebruik van technologie? En hoe oefen je als verpleegkundestudent met zo’n digitale vorm van zorg verlenen? In een vernieuwde les voor tweedejaars verpleegkundestudenten aan de …

Sicca syndrome (dry mouth and dry eyes) occurs predominantly due to the side effects of medication, systemic dis eases (Sjögren’s disease), and radiotherapy of the head and neck region. Sicca complaints decrease the quality of life, cause sleep disturbances, and affect overall health. This systematic …

There is a need to assess communication in daily life situations for people with speech and language disorders. Although language proficiency and communication in daily life are correlated, their relationship is far from linear or straightforward. This paper aims to demonstrate the usefulness of the …

Clinical decision support systems (CDSSs) have gained prominence in health care, aiding professionals in decision-making and improving patient outcomes. While physicians often use CDSSs for diagnosis and treatment optimization, nurses rely on these systems for tasks such as patient monitoring, prioritization, …

With age, people often develop multiple health problems, chronic illnesses, and frailty. For geriatric adults with frailty, there is a complex interplay of medical, psychological, cognitive, functional, and social issues. As a result, even a minor medical event can disrupt the delicate balance of their …