Dit onderzoek is uitgevoerd binnen het Bernhoven Ziekenhuis te Uden. Door toenemende vergrijzing, toename van chronische ziekten, tekort aan zorgpersoneel en inzet van nieuwe innovaties moet de zorgsector anders gaan werken. Het anders gaan werken is noodzakelijk om de zorg toekomstbestendig te maken. …

In 2019 is een werkboek, dienend als signaleringsplan, ontwikkeld voor de patie¨nten op de Centrale ZorgEenheid van MGGZ van de Defensie. Op verzoek van het multidisciplinaire team van de MGGZ is naderhand onderzoek gedaan. Het doel van dit onderzoek was het, indien nodig, verbeteren van het signaleringsplan …

Older people are often over-represented in morbidity and mortality statistics associated with hot and cold weather, despite remaining mostly indoors. The study “Improving thermal environment of housing for older Australians” focused on assessing the relationships between the indoor environment, building …

This chapter reports on the findings of a research project aimed at investigating the actual thermal environment of the housing of older occupants (aged 65 or over) in South Australia. The study documented their thermal preferences and behaviours during hot and cold weather and relationships to their …

As people age, physiological changes affect their thermal perception, sensitivity and regulation. The ability to respond effectively to temperature fluctuations is compromised with physiological ageing, upsetting the homeostatic balance of health in some. As a result, older people can become vulnerable …

At a time when the population is ageing and most people choose to live in their own home for as long as possible, it is important to consider various aspects of supportive and comfortable environments for housing. This study, conducted in South Australia, aims to provide information about the links between …

Ageing brings about physiological changes that affect people’s thermal sensitivity and thermoregulation. The majority of older Australians prefer to age in place and modifications to the home environment are often required to accommodate the occupants as they age and possibly become frail. However, modifications …