The need for care will increase in the coming years. Most people with a disability or old age receive support from an informal caregiver. Caring for a person with dementia can be difficult because of the BPSD (Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia). BPSD, including sleep disturbance, is an …

In Europe, estimates suggest that around 80% of all long-term care is provided by informal caregivers (Zigante, 2018). Caring for a person with dementia can be difficult because of the BPSD (Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia) (Chiao, Wu & Hsiao, 2015). Hereby, sleep disturbance is common …

Background: Parents of children with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD) have extensive care duties. This study describes the phenomenon “parenting a child with PIMD.” Method: We conducted in-depth interviews with 25 Dutch parents. A reflective lifeworld research. Findings: The …

Abstract Background: Frail older adults who are hospitalized, are more likely to experience missed nursing care (MNC) due to high care needs, communication problems, and complexity of nursing care. We conducted a qualitative study to examine the factors affecting MNC among hospitalized frail older adults …

INTRODUCTION: Positive attitudes towards family involvement in nursing care are essential for improving the involvement of and collaboration with patients' families. The aim of this study is to explore nurses' attitudes towards the importance of families in nursing care. METHOD: Using a cross-sectional …

Background: Evidence-based practice has developed over the last 30 years as a tool for the best possible nursing care. Nevertheless, many nurses do not regularly participate in the evidencebased practice process. Barriers to participation include nurses’ self-perceived ability in successfully fulfilling …

Er is al veel geschreven over de financiering van de jeugdhulp, en vooral sinds de arbitragecommissie jeugdzorg de ministerraad heeft geadviseerd om de komende jaren flink geld toe te leggen op de jeugdzorg, te beginnen met 1,9 miljard in 2022. De uitspraak was afgedwongen door een geschil van de gemeenten, …

Een praktijkgericht onderzoek naar ervaringen en behoeften van verpleegkunde studenten in het Elisabeth-Tweesteden Ziekenhuis, afdeling longgeneeskunde, ten aanzien van het verwerken van emoties na het zorgen voor een patiënt in de stervensfase.

INTRODUCTION: In Europe, cancer is one of the predominant causes of mortality and morbidity among older people aged over 65. A diagnosis of cancer can imply a negative impact on the quality of life of the older patients and their families. Despite research examining the impact of cancer on the family, …

Sinds 2015 neem ik waar dat de dynamiek tussen gemeenten en organisaties in het sociaal domein wordt bepaald door het mechanisme ‘inkoop’. Hierbij let iedereen op de centen, want het budget is beperkt en elk uur telt. Zo ontstaat een omvangrijk samenspel van gemeentelijke beleidsmedewerkers aan de ene …