OBJECTIVE: Develop a generic trans-disciplinary, skills-based capability framework for health professionals providing care for people with OA. DESIGN: e-Delphi survey. An international inter-professional Delphi Panel (researchers; clinicians; consumer representatives) considered a draft framework (adapted …

In grote steden gebeurt de gescheiden inzameling van gft nog maar mondjesmaat. Met pilots wordt geprobeerd inzicht te krijgen in alternatieve methoden zoals wormenhotels of een composteerinstallatie voor een wijk. Maar wat zijn de effecten van dergelijke nieuwe afvalketens? Een model van Hogeschool van …

Although predictive maintenance is indisputable as an integral part of efficient production, it is still seen as an annoying cost factor. This article presents a conceptual model that sheds light on cause-and-effect relationships and reinforcing feedback effects. This creates transparency and understanding …

BACKGROUND & AIMS: We studied whether low pre-treatment muscle mass, measured with CT at thoracic (T4) or lumbar level (L3) associates with early termination of chemotherapy related to toxicity in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients. METHODS: This was a retrospective chart and image review. Adult HNC …

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: We aimed to investigate the test-retest reliability and validity of ultrasound for two commonly used types of transducer, using different methods for the estimation of muscle size and echo intensity (EI). METHODS: Fourteen healthy adults were included in this study. Ultrasound images …

High-quality interactions between young children and teachers in early childhood education and care (ECEC) are the cornerstone of educational quality. International findings suggest that the quality of interactions that support emotions and classroom organization is at a medium to high level, but the …