Corals harbor complex and diverse microbial communities that strongly impact host ftness and resistance to diseases, but these microbes themselves can be infuenced by stresses, like those caused by the presence of macroscopic symbionts. In addition to directly infuencing the host, symbionts may transmit …

BACKGROUND: The mixing ability test (MAT) as an outcome measure of masticatory performance is largely used in studies with adults, but not yet with children. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to test the construct validity and the test-retest reliability of the MAT in children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP) …

Introduction: This prospective study aimed to study the composition and structure of the vaginal microbiota prior to Chlamydia trachomatis infection. Methods: A nested case-control study was performed in 122 women, half of which acquired C. trachomatis within a year after their first visit. At the first …

OBJECTIVES: The objective of this observational study was to establish the possible presence of confounders on the association between temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and headaches in a patient population from a TMD and Orofacial Pain Clinic. METHODS: Several subtypes of headaches were diagnosed: self-reported …

De nieuwe verantwoordelijkheid van verpleegkundig specialisten: welke opvatting hebben verpleegkundig specialisten over hun professionele verantwoordelijkheid, hoe ontwikkelen zij deze en hoe geven zij deze vorm in het licht van de criteria zelfstandigheid, deskundigheid en rolontwikkeling?

In essentie gaat het in de verpleegkunde om het ondersteunen van mensen om goed te leven ondanks ziekte en beperkingen, en hierbij hun waardigheid te behouden. Het verlenen van verpleegkundige zorg op hoog niveau in combinatie met meer bevoegdheden legt een grote verantwoordelijkheid op de schouders …

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To describe how nurse practitioners enact their role in outpatient consultations, and how this compares to their perception of their responsibility for patients with chronic conditions.