Geriatrische revalidatie: Lectorale rede Marije Holstege Inspiratie uit de praktijk Mijn interesse voor de geriatrische revalidatie is gewekt toen ik als fysiotherapeut aan het werk ging in verpleeghuis De Noordse Balk in Wormerveer. Daar zag ik de grote uitdagingen die gepaard gaan met de groep kwetsbare …

To determine the effect of a standardized program for family participation in essential care activities in the ICU on symptoms of anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress and satisfaction among relatives, and perceptions and experiences of ICU healthcare providers (HCPs). A standardized program to facilitate …

In the intensive care unit (ICU) relatives play a crucial role as surrogate decision-makers, since most patients cannot communicate due to their illness and treatment. Their level of involvement in decision-making can affect their psychological well-being. During the COVID-19 pandemic, relatives’ involvement …

In dit artikel gaan we het hebben over ouderenmishandeling; een probleem dat 1 op de 20 thuiswonende ouderen treft. Zorgprofessionals signaleren het echter nog onvoldoende. Ouderenmishandeling is een belangrijk maatschappelijk probleem. Het hangt samen met verschillende negatieve gezondheidsuitkomsten, …

To refine the admission criteria of the Acute Geriatric Community Hospital (AGCH) by defining its target group boundaries with (geriatric) hospital care and other bed-based intermediate care models in the Netherlands.

Background Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) can reduce mortality and improve physical functioning in older patients, but current programs do not support the needs of older patients with comorbidities or frailty, for example due to transport problems and physical limitations. Home-exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation …

Door de vergrijzing neemt de groep ouderen met een kwetsbare gezondheid toe. En daarmee ook de kans voor deze groep op een acuut gezondheidsprobleem en opname op de SEH. Wat zijn de ervaringen van deze ouderen met de Acute Zorg op de SEH? En hoe zit het met hun behoeftes en voorkeuren?

Background During acute hospital admission, patients often experience loss of functional status. A low level of physical activity is associated with higher levels of loss of functional status. Stimulating physical activity to maintain functional status is considered essential nursing care. Function Focused …

To examine the needs, perceptions and influencing factors according to former adult intensive care unit patients and relatives with regard to family participation in essential care in the unit. A qualitative interpretive descriptive study using inductive thematic analysis.

Background: Improving physical activity, especially in combination with optimizing protein intake, after surgery has a potential positive effect on recovery of physical functioning in patients after gastrointestinal and lung cancer surgery. The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the …