Background: Acquiring the theoretical and practical knowhow of conducting patient and public involvement (PPI) in research is not part of the traditional curriculum of researchers. Zuyd University of Applied Sciences and Huis voor de Zorg, a regional umbrella patient organization, therefore started …

Many low-achieving adolescents struggle with reading comprehension. Since it is a fundamental skill in many school subjects, poor reading comprehension has serious implications for students’ educational success and, consequently, for their later societal careers. Since the 1980’s, reading programs have …

Dit artikel beschrijft de ontwikkeling en validatiestudie van de functionele herstel vragenlijst, een kort meetinstrument om maatschappelijk herstel te meten bij mensen met ernstige psychiatrische aandoeningen.

Objective: A key aspect of psychiatric rehabilitation is supporting individuals with serious mental illness in reaching personal goals. This study aimed to investigate whether various aspects of the working alliance predict successful goal attainment and whether goal attainment improves subjective quality …

Background: Difficulty in communicating (due to aphasia) can have serious consequences for patients in health care settings. Communication Partner Training is effective for improving communication between people with aphasia and health care professionals. Aim and Objective: This study aims to evaluate …

Vanuit de praktijk is gebleken dat mensen met een balansstoornis moeite hebben met het uitvoeren van de specifieke bewegingen die vereist zijn voor het spelen van spellen op Serious Gaming apparaten zoals de Microsoft Xbox Kinect en de Nintendo Wii (persoonlijke communicatie, K. van Haastrecht, 6 maart …

Inleiding: 18% van de Nederlanders leed in 2006 aan chronische pijn. In 2005 waren de totale zorgkosten van patiënten met chronische pijn 20 miljard euro. Een deel hiervan wordt veroorzaakt doordat patiënten met chronische pijn een hoge zorgconsumptie hebben. Zo ziet 87% van de patiënten met chronische …

Irish potato was introduced in Rwanda in the beginning of 19th century and today is among the high cultivated crops in the country where it qualifies Rwanda to be 6th largest potato producer in Africa. It is the first purchased crop amongest food commodities market. It is rich in hydrocarbons and starch. …

City growth threatens sustainable development of cities. Over the past decades increased urbanization has created more pressure - not only on the suburban outskirts - but also in the inner core of the cities, putting important environmental issues such as water management and cultural heritage under …