Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic disease primarily affecting older adults, mainly impacting the hip and knee joints. The increasing prevalence of OA contributes to rising healthcare demands and costs. Current OA treatment guidelines emphasize the importance of self-management education and …

The aging population presents challenges for healthcare, particularly in maintaining the functional independence of older adults. The Decision Support Tool for Functional Independence was developed to identify declines in functional independence and promote collaboration between healthcare professionals. …

As migrant populations age, the care system is confronted with the question how to respond to care needs of an increasingly diverse population of older adults. We used qualitative intersectional analysis to examine differential preferences and experiences with care at the end of life of twenty-five patients …

Objective: To assess the effectiveness of interventions using feedback from objective measurements to reduce sedentary behavior in older adults during rehabilitation. Data Source: Cochrane Library, Web of Science, PubMed, Embase and Emcare were systematically searched for controlled trials in May 2023. …

Background: The adoption of mobile health (mHealth) technologies among older adults remains significantly lower than in younger populations, despite their potential to promote healthier lifestyles and mitigate age-related health risks. Objective: This study aims to explore the perspectives of retirement-age …

Powerful Ageing is a power training intervention offered by Dutch municipalities to improve the physical functioning of its older residents, thereby reducing their reliance on assistive living devices and social support services. This study aimed to investigate the effects of Powerful Ageing on muscle …

Studies evaluating the effects of power training in older adults use a variety of measurement tools and outcome parameters, limiting comparability of results and calling the validity of conclusions into question. This study aimed to identify a core outcome set (COS) to measure the effects of power training …

Background Exercise-induced fatigue is a common consequence of physical activities. Particularly in older adults, it can affect gait performance. Due to a wide variety in fatiguing protocols and gait parameters used in experimental settings, pooled effects are not yet clear. Furthermore, specific elements …

Transforming our societies towards a more sustainable future requires a good understanding of their citizens. This is of particular importance when considering the phenomenon of population ageing, which means that older people will constitute a significant share of society. The imperative for sustainable …

De samenleving digitaliseert snel, wat uitdagingen creëert voor senioren met beperkte digitale vaardigheden. Dit onderzoek richt zich op het verbeteren van de digitale zelfredzaamheid van ouderen in Haren via het Digicafé van het Clockhuysplein. Het Digicafé biedt laagdrempelige begeleiding en sociale …