Background Conventional medical management, while essential, cannot address all multifaceted consequences of Parkinson’s disease (PD). This pilot study explores the potential of a co-designed creative arts therapy on health-related quality of life, well-being, and pertinent non-motor symptoms.

Background: Recent research in the field of “Arts and Health” has demonstrated the beneficial impact of arts-based interventions on health and well-being across diverse populations. Recognizing their potential, especially in cases where conventional healthcare cannot address the multifaceted impact of …

Dit adviesverslag is in opdracht van Cosis geschreven, met als doel inzicht te verschaffen in hoeverre ABCDate bijdraagt aan het verminderen van eenzaamheid onder mensen met een verstandelijke beperking (doelgroep). Op basis van dit onderzoek zou Cosis een besluit nemen of ze de licentie met ABCDate …

Introduction: Besides dyspnoea and cough, patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) or sarcoidosis may experience distressing non-respiratory symptoms, such as fatigue or muscle weakness. However, whether and to what extent symptom burden differs between patients with IPF or sarcoidosis and individuals …

Cannabis is commonly characterized as the most normalized illicit drug. However, it remains a prohibited substance in most parts of the world, including Europe, and users can still be subject to stigmatization. The objective of this study is to assess to what extent and how cannabis users in different …

The upscaling of biphasic photochemical reactions is challenging because of the inherent constraints of liquid-gas mixing and light penetration. Using semi-permeable coaxial flow chemistry within a modular photoreactor, the photooxidation of the platform chemical furfural was scaled up to produce routinely …

Permanent grassland soils can act as a sink for carbon and may therefore positively contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation. We compared young (5–15 years since latest grassland renewal) with old (>20 years since latest grassland renewal) permanent grassland soils in terms of carbon stock, …

Hoe kunnen gebruikte dahlia’s van het jaarlijkse bloemencorso in Zundert worden gebruikt om op een duurzamere manier kleding en medicijnen te produceren?

Renewing agricultural grasslands for improved yields and forage quality generally involves eliminating standing vegetation with herbicides, ploughing and reseeding. However, grassland renewal may negatively affect soil quality and related ecosystem services. On clay soil in the north of the Netherlands, …

Substraten als natuurlijke of kunstmatige bodem voor plantengroei, worden al jarenlang gebruikt in de glastuinbouw. Eén van de belangrijkste substraten voor de teelt van groentegewassen is steenwol. Echter, het productieproces van steenwol kost veel energie, heeft een hoog koolstofdioxide uitstoot en …