Chapter 1: General introduction. A specific group of people with disabilities includes individuals with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD). However, individuals with PIMD form a heterogeneous group regarding the origins of their underlying conditions leading to profound disabilities …

This paper highlights the use of State Space Grids (SSGs) for studying real-time classroom discourse in an intervention targeting professional development. State Space Grid analysis is both a powerful way to visualise patterns in interactional data, and a starting point for further quantitative analysis. …

Purpose: To describe perceptions and experiences of people who have undergone a major dysvascular lower limb amputation (LLA) regarding nutrition, and to identify perceived barriers and facilitators regarding nutritional intake. Methods: In this phenomenological qualitative study, individual, semi-structured, …

Deze handreiking is bedoeld als naslagwerk voor gemeentemedewerkers en zorgaan­bieders om goed samen te werken bij de inkoop en uitvoering van zorg. Het geeft inzicht in de keuzes die zij kunnen maken, de wet- en regelgeving en de praktische voor­en nadelen van deze keuzes. Daarnaast worden er tips gegeven …

The research focuses on the key role played by ‘collectives of makers’ from SMEs in urban transformations. Case studies are central. At a time when space in the city is becoming increasingly scarce, the pressure on space for work is increasing. Entrepreneurs of 6 best practices secure space for work …

This thesis addresses two important issues in midwifery: I) the care and support provided by midwives to women and their families facing vulnerable circumstances during pregnancy and childbirth, and II) the role and tasks of clinical midwives in Dutch hospitals.

Background and aim Addiction problems also affect the lives of family members. This study aims to examine: (1) young adult family members’ experiences with informal and professional support in coping with the impact of relatives’ addiction problems and (2) how these experiences evolve over time. Method A …

The applied University of Amsterdam developed a toolkit, in collaboration with Home-Start Nederland, to support volunteers in applying the Home-Start principles. This study evaluated the implementation of this toolkit. --- Dutch: (Implementatie van de Home-Start Toolkit) De Hogeschool van Amsterdam heeft …

Formative assessment (FA) is an effective educational approach for optimising student learning and is considered as a promising avenue for assessment within physical education (PE). Nevertheless, implementing FA is a complex and demanding task for in-service PE teachers who often lack formal training …

In this Masterclass we will discuss factors to consider when critically appraising standardised assessments and outcome measures for practice and research. This includes the assessments’ purpose, content and level of measurement, the adequacy of standardisation, and evidence of validity, reliability, …