Background: There is an increase in the number of frail elderly patients presenting to the emergency department. Diagnosis and treatment for this patient group is challenging due to multimorbidity, a-typical presentation and polypharmacy and requires specialised knowledge and competencies from healthcare …

Background: Up to one third of all stroke patients suffer fromone or more psychosocial impairments. Recognition and treatment of these impairments are essential in improving psychosocial well-being after stroke. Although nurses are ideally positioned to address psychosocial well-being, they often feel …

In de context van zorghuisvesting voor langdurige zorg wordt verondersteld dat, vanwege de specifieke doelgroep (kwetsbare mensen) die hierin gehuisvest is, aanvullende eisen voor luchtkwaliteit en het thermische binnenklimaat wenselijk zijn ten opzichte van de eisen voor de gemiddelde gezonde (jong) volwassene. …

Introduction: Fall rates and fall-related injuries among community-dwelling older adults (≥65 years) are expected to increase rapidly, due to the aging population worldwide. Fall prevention programs (FPPs), consisting of strength and balance exercises, have been proven effective in reducing fall rates …

"Objectives: Research on what matters most to people with dementia is crucial for developing tailored interventions and support. This study explored how people with dementia experience their everyday lives, providing insight into what is important to them to live the best they can at home. Methods: Inspired …

Introduction: Worldwide, there is an increase in the extent and severity of mental illness. Exacerbation of somatic complaints in this group of people can result in recurring ambulance and emergency department care. The care of patients with a mental dysregulation (ie, experiencing a mental health problem …

Background: A new selective preventive spinal immobilization (PSI) protocol was introduced in the Netherlands. This may have led to an increase in non-immobilized spinal fractures (NISFs) and consequently adverse patient outcomes. Aim: A pilot study was conducted to describe the adverse patient outcomes …

Background There is an increase in the number of frail elderly patients presenting to the emergency department. Diagnosis and treatment for this patient group is challenging due to multimorbidity, a-typical presentation and polypharmacy and requires specialised knowledge and competencies from healthcare …

De Van Raam duo fiets is een geschikte optie voor mensen met stabiliteitsproblemen tijdens het fietsen. De Ideeënfabriek (innovatie afdeling binnen Van Raam), vermoed dat er een te kort aan ergonomische kennis is om enkele ontwerpkeuzes bij de herontwikkeling te onderbouwen. Door samenwerking met de …