Informal caregivers of frail elderly people often perform a substantial number of care tasks over a prolonged period of time [1]. By definition, informal care is nonprofessional and unpaid and is provided by family members, partners or close friends [2]. Frail elderly people suffer from age-related problems …

Presentatie gehouden bij De Friesland Zorgverzekeraar maart 2014, presentatie van het rapport Krasse Tanden.

Presentatie naar aanleiding van het promotieonderzoek ‘Managing Social Impact in Design; Tools and methods for anticipating consequences of technology’, op 30 januari 2014. In deze presentatie worden de gevolgen van technologische ontwikkelingen op de gezondheidszorg behandeld. Daarnaast wordt er besproken …

This project builds upon a collaboration which has been established since 15 years in the field of social work between teachers and lecturers of Zuyd University, HU University and Elte University. Another network joining this project was CARe Europe, an NGO aimed at improving community care throughout …

The effects of global ageing are mostly felt in the developing world. Older populations are experiencing extreme poverty and cope with financial difficulties that obstruct their access to public health and social care (Shah, 2011). Governments of emerging economies manage the multi pillar system that …

Frail older adults are increasingly encouraged to be in control of their health care, in Western societies. However, little is known about how they themselves perceive control in health care. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the concept of health care-related perceived control from the viewpoint …

AimsKnowledge of patient preferences is vital for delivering optimal healthcare. This study uses utility measurement to assess the preferences of heart failure (HF) patients regarding quality of life or longevity. The utility approach represents the perspective of a patient; facilitates the combination …

Presentatie, 07-03-2013

Active Ageing van mensen met verstandelijke beperkingen: Startbijeenkomst Innovatie Werkplaats. Systematisch in kaart brengen interventies ter verbetering fitheid/gezondheid bij mensen met VB met aandachtspunten toename fysieke activiteit, afname overgewicht en afname slaapproblemen.