The aim of this dissertation is to examine how adult learners with a spoken language background who are acquiring a signed language, learn how to use the space in front of the body to express grammatical and topographical relations. Moreover, it aims at investigating the effectiveness of different types …

Full text met HU account Although people all over the world learn sign languages as a second language (SL2), there is scant literature on sign language acquisition processes to guide professionals in the field. This study focuses on one of the modality-specific phenomena that SL2 learners with a spoken …

Movement behaviors, that is, both physical activity and sedentary behavior, are independently associated with health risks. Although both behaviors have been investigated separately in people after stroke, little is known about the combined movement behavior patterns, differences in these patterns between …

In deze literatuurstudie werden vier databanken doorzocht met behulp van trefwoorden zoals chronic disease, e-health, factors en suggested interventions. Kwalitatieve, kwantitatieve en mixed methods-studies werden meegenomen. Uit de data van de 22 artikelen die werden geïncludeerd in de studie, blijken …

Alongside the growing number of older persons, the prevalence of chronic diseases is increasing, leading to higher pressure on health care services. eHealth is considered a solution for better and more efficient health care. However, not every patient is able to use eHealth, for several reasons. This …

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In deze publicatie gaat het veel en vaak om beweegzorg, uitgevoerd door beweegzorgprofessionals, als onderdeel van zowel het zorgaanbod als het beweegaanbod in de wijk. Met beweegzorg wordt de paramedische zorg bedoeld voor mensen die problemen ervaren in hun bewegend functioneren. Beweegzorg wordt uitgevoerd …

Dit is de tweede publicatie van MOVES over de (gewenste) positionering van de beweegzorgprofessional in de wijk. Op basis van onderzoeksresultaten presenteren we positioneringsrichtingen - als een keuzepalet - die kansrijk zijn. Het is bedoeld als inspiratie, en aanmoediging van een positioneringskeuze …

Technology in general, and assistive technology in particular, is considered to be a promising opportunity to address the challenges of an aging population. Nevertheless, in health care, technology is not as widely used as could be expected. In this chapter, an overview is given of theories and models …

Background: Follow-up of stroke survivors is important to objectify activity limitations and/or participations restrictions. Responsive measurement tools are needed with a low burden for professional and patient. Aim: To examine the concurrent validity, floor and ceiling effects and responsiveness of …