Key summary points Aim To reach consensus on terminology, organisational aspects, and outcome domains of geriatric rehabilitation for older people living at home. Findings In three rounds, an international panel reached a consensus regarding the term “home-based geriatric rehabilita tion” to distinguish …

OBJECTIVE: Perceived fatigue significantly impacts quality of life after burns, yet how often it occurs is unknown. Therefor this study assessed the prevalence of perceived fatigue of burn survivors. METHODS: In February 2023, a systematic literature search was performed in CINAHL, Embase, PsycInfo, …

Introduction: Self-management for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is essential in preventing relapse and rehospitalization. This study aimed to adapt a self-management-supporting digital monitoring system that was designed for COPD patients at home, to older patients with COPD …

Samenvatting In deze internationale multicenter-dwarsdoorsnede studie is onderzocht wat de ervaringen en behoeftes zijn van zorgmedewerkers ten aanzien van de inzet van eHealth in de geriatrische revalidatie. Hiervoor hebben 513 zorgmedewerkers uit 16 verschillende landen en werkzaam binnen de geriatrische …

Key summary points Aim To achieve international consensus on three key eHealth-related topics in geriatric rehabilitation: the use, domains and scientifc evaluation of eHealth. Findings Eighty healthcare professionals participated in an two-round Delphi study. consensus was obtained on 26 state ments: …

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Bewegen is erg belangrijk voor mensen. Uit onderzoek is gebleken dat revalidanten die revalideren op de geriatrische revalidatieafdeling liggen voor 80% van de dag in bed. Dit kan zorgen voor meerdere co-morbiditeiten bij deze doelgroep wanneer ze de beweegnorm voor ouderen niet halen. Het kan resulteren …

This study focuses on developing of a cost-effective and comprehensive physiotherapy protocol for the rehabilitation of patients with femur fractures complicated by osteomyelitis with significant muscle atrophy. The primary physiotherapeutic goal is to regain ambulatory mobility, ensure the safe progression …

Background: Geriatric rehabilitation positively influences health outcomes in older adults after acute events. Integrating mobile health (mHealth) technologies with geriatric rehabilitation may further improve outcomes by increasing therapy time and independence, potentially enhancing functional recovery. …

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 …