Introduction The process of transition from paediatric to adult care is a crucial step towards self-management of healthcare for young adults with chronic health conditions. In the Netherlands, the On Your Own Feet program offers an extensive framework for supporting optimal transition. In this national …

The metaverse is one of the most promising technological frontiers in healthcare. It consists of three major components, working together to form a collective virtual shared healthcare space: telemedicine (through virtual reality or augmented reality), digital twin (a virtual, digital equivalent to a …

Artificial intelligence and big data analytics are ushering in a transformative era in healthcare, fundamentally changing our approach to public health. These technologies enable healthcare providers to move from reactive to preventive care, analyze vast amounts of medical data in real time, and deliver …

Meer dan ooit is het noodzakelijk dat logopedisten, zowel eentalig als meertalig, beschikken over de juiste competenties en ondersteuning om meertalige cliënten optimaal te begeleiden. De recent herziene Kennisagenda Logopedie maakt dit duidelijk door als kennisvraag te agenderen: “Welke kennis en competenties …

Background Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia is a leading cause of hospitalization during the first week of life. Recent research suggest that phototherapy, the standard treatment, can be safely and effectively administered at home. Some Dutch hospitals have already adopted home-based phototherapy. The TREAT …

De gezondheidszorg is in transitie en staat voor grote uitdagingen als het gaat om kwaliteit, toegankelijkheid en betaalbaarheid. De passende inzet van point of care technologie (POCT) en digitale (zelf)zorg kunnen hieraan een positieve bijdrage leveren, onder andere door het verbeteren van de arbeidsproductiviteit …

Background Goal setting is an essential step in the clinical reasoning process of speech and language therapists (SLTs) who provide care for children, adolescents and adults with communication disorders. In the light of person-centred care, shared or collaborative goal setting between the SLT and client …

De wereld vergrijst en dat brengt uitdagingen met zich mee. Mensen worden ouder met meer aandoeningen en dementie is er daar één van. Geestelijke gezondheid is een groot goed en dat geldt ook voor mensen met dementie. De geestelijke gezondheid van mensen met dementie komt onder druk te staan door neuropsychiatrische …

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 …