OBJECTIVE: Previous systematic reviews on occupational therapy for elderly included studies until 2003. The present evidence mapping summarizes recent evidence for the efficacy of occupational therapy with older persons based on randomised controlled trials from 2004-2012. METHOD: An electronic search …

Het zal niet vaak voorkomen dat binnen een relatief korte tijd zich op één en dezelfde locatie twee grotere calamiteiten voordoen. Vanaf het eerste bericht over de explosies bij Shell-Moerdijk werd de relatie met de calamiteit van ruim drie jaar eerder gelegd. ‘Niet weer daar…’. Moerdijk-2 werd dan ook …

A baseline study was performed to characterize the stormwater quality from the upstream roofs and road areas. Results showed variations in stormwater quality. This may inhibit single-step treatment performance. Therefore, a ‘treatment train’ of several SUDS measures was developed in order to achieve …

The overall objective of the SPEACH project needs analysis (work package 2, WP2) was to gather input on the needs and wishes of selected target groups within the field of physical education (PE) and Sport Coaching. Both individual and organisational perspectives were represented. Focus has been on how …

Main goal of the Sport Physical Education And Coaching in Health Project (SPEACH/Erasmus+ sport 557083-EPP-1-2014-1-NL-SPO-SCP) is to increase awareness and behavioural change in sport professionals and European citizens towards an active and healthy lifestyle. Sedentariness and physical inactivity are …

Introduction In elementary school, children have to learn fundamental motor skills to ensure a lifetime participation in sports. An essential part of this learning process is organized in physical education lessons and other sport activities during or after school time. The quality and quantity of these …

Dit rapport is onderdeel van een reeks van drie rapporten over het thema maatschappelijke voorzieningen op het platteland die de lectoraten Krimp & Leefomgeving en Maatschappelijk Vastgoed in samenwerking met de gemeente Slochteren maken. Dit eerste gedeelte bevat de resultaten van het onderzoek naar …

The finding of poor lighting conditions in nursing homes in combination with a high prevalence of visual problems (with cataract found to be the most common age related pathology), stretches the need of enhanced awareness of eye care by professional caregivers.

Vroeg Engels groeit snel in het basisonderwijs, mede door nieuw overheidsbeleid. Veel scholen zijn enthousiast begonnen, maar hebben behoefte aan informatie en richtlijnen op school- en leerkrachtniveau om te zorgen voor doorontwikkeling en borging. Handboek vvto is het resultaat van een vruchtbare landelijke …

In this paper the authors illustrate developments in sensor technology with a number of examples. From their own research they discuss radar, image processing and sensor networks. Radar performance is affected by propagation characteristics of electromagnetic waves. Experience has shown that this may …