Although neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (nCRT) is frequently used in esophageal cancer patients undergoing treatment with curative intent, it can negatively impact patients’ physical fitness. A decline in physical fitness during chemoradiotherapy may be an indication of vulnerability. The aim of this …

The Proactive Experience Center is a practice within Atos, that focuses on proactive workplace management to measure the employee experience of customers. They do this for the following reasons: • Improving the digital workplace; • Creating digital inclusion; • Caring for employee well-being; • Enhancing …

Background Substance use disorders (SUDs) are prevalent in the general population, tend to follow a chronic course, are associated with many individual and social problems, and often have their onset in adolescence. However, the knowledge base from prospective population surveys and treatment-outcome …

Over a period of seven months, I intensively dealt with the question of whether Michael Chekhov's acting method can be transferred to the musical laws of the jazz genre. This research project consists of two phases of an action driven research design. In the first phase, I narrowed down my method through …

Study Design. Prospective cohort study.Objective. The aim of this study was to identify treatment response trajectories in patients with low back pain (LBP) during and after multidisciplinary care in a tertiary spine center, and to examine baseline patient characteristics that can distinguish trajectories.Summary …

Deze rapportage omvat de evaluatie van de pilot Open Science Support Desk (OSSD). Het bemensen van de OSSD is een van de activiteiten die erop gericht zijn om de kwaliteit van het onderzoek dat uitgevoerd wordt in de faculteiten Gezondheid (FG), Bewegen, Sport en Voeding (FBSV) en Digitale Media en Creatieve …

Background: In frail older people with natural teeth factors like polypharmacy, reduced salivary flow, a decrease of oral self-care, general healthcare issues, and a decrease in dental care utilization contribute to an increased risk for oral complications. On the other hand, oral morbidity may have …

BACKGROUND: Intra-abdominal hypertension is frequently present in critically ill patients and is an independent predictor for mortality. Risk factors for intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome have been widely investigated. However, data are lacking on prevalence and outcome …

Controlled charging of electric vehicles (EVs) can be used to avoid peaks in the power grid by limiting, and shifting the EV power demand during peak hours. This paper presents results on user preferences and experiences regarding controlled (or smart) charging of EVs via home chargers. Data is derived …

This study investigated potential risk factors (coping, perfectionism, and self-regulation) for substantial injuries in contemporary dance students using a prospective cohort design, as high-quality studies focusing on mental risk factors for dance injuries are lacking. Student characteristics (age, …