Within rehabilitation, there is a great need for a simple method to monitor wheelchair use, especially whether it is active or passive. For this purpose, an existing measurement technique was extended with a method for detecting self- or attendant-pushed wheelchair propulsion. The aim of this study was …

In this opinion piece, we establish some key priorities for evidence-based governance to address the increasing threat of heatwave events in Europe, particularly for human health. According to the European Environment Agency (EEA) [1], Europe is warming faster than the global average. The year 2020 was …

Interactive design is an emerging trend in dementia care environments. This article describes a research project aiming at the design and development of novel spatial objects with narrative attributes that incorporate embedded technology and textiles to support the wellbeing of people living with dementia. …

In 2021 is het Koning Willem I college vernieuwd. Hier is de voormalige draagconstructie van de gevel aangepast naar een houten constructie en zijn er Y-vormige kolommen geplaatst op de begaande grond. Pieters Bouwtechniek heeft de constructieve berekeningen en een constructief ontwerp voor het gebouw …

Nederlands is als sportland groot geworden door zijn verenigingen. Meer dan 20.000 sportverenigingen maken dat miljoenen Nederlanders gaan en blijven sporten, en elkaar op het veld of in de zaal ontmoeten en leren kennen. De honderdduizenden betrokken vrijwilligers hebben een imposante sportinfrastructuur …

Evidence-based research (EBR) is the systematic and transparent use of prior research to inform a new study so that it answers questions that matter in a valid, efficient, and accessible manner. This study surveyed experts about existing (e.g., citation analysis) and new methods for monitoring EBR and …

This exploration with ChatGPT underscores two vital lessons for human rights law education. First, the importance of reflective and critical prompting techniques that challenge it to critique its responses. Second, the potential of customizing AI tools like ChatGPT, incorporating diverse scholarly perspectives …

Spasticiteit is een aandoening welke invloed heeft op de spiercontrole. Wereldwijd kampen 12 miljoen mensen met spasticiteit (Spasticity, 2021). De cliënte is een van deze 12 miljoen mensen. De aanleiding van dit ontwikkelproject is dan ook de hulpvraag van deze mevrouw om haar nachtelijk spasmes draagbaarder …

Wheelchair tennis is one of the fastest growing paralympic sports. An important part in wheelchair sports is classification, which is why the International Tennis Federation is constantly assessing the current classification requirements. The purpose of this study is to assess the relationship between …

This research aims to explore the challenges that people living with dementia (PLWD) face and investigates the effect that music has on their behaviour and quality of life. Several primary and secondary user-centred methods were optimised to gain qualitative and some quantitative data. The research revealed …