Given the growing number of older people, society as a whole should ideally provide a higher quality of life (QoL) for its ageing citizens through the concept of personalised ageing. Information and communication technologies (ICT) are subject to constant and rapid development, and can contribute to …

Mijn naam is Nicole Knoefmann, 25 jaar en werkzaam in de plusklas van school M. In het kader van de Master Educational Needs heb ik dit praktijkgericht onderzoek uitgevoerd bij vijf leerlingen uit de plusklas van school M. De leerlingen ervaren de evaluatie van het leerproces als vervelend en overbodig. …

As people age, physiological changes affect their thermal perception, sensitivity and regulation. The ability to respond effectively to temperature fluctuations is compromised with physiological ageing, upsetting the homeostatic balance of health in some. As a result, older people can become vulnerable …

In dit praktijkgericht onderzoek gaat het om hoe het Kort Middelbaar Vak Onderwijs (KMVO) de loopbaanoriëntatie en begeleidingsgesprekken (lob) kan verbeteren. Er is te weinig aandacht voor de wijze waarop docenten loopbaangesprekken kunnen voeren met studenten (Van den Eijnde, 2019). Hierdoor wordt …

De aanleiding van dit onderzoek is de doorlichting van de inspectie, waarbij een aantal tekortkomingen werden blootgelegd. Over de hele lijn kwam er sterk naar boven dat ons evaluatiebeleid sterke bijsturing nodig heeft. Ik vind het belangrijk om het onderzoek positief te benaderen en te starten …

Charging an electric vehicle needs to be as simple as possible for the user. He needs to park his car, plug his vehicle and identify to start charging. There is no need to understand the technology and protocols needed to reach this simple task. For the students and researchers of the Amsterdam University …

Twinsense360 and Het Roessingh Research and Development have developed a project that aims to help children aged 6 - 12 with DCD (Developmental Coordination Disorder) learn how to perform an essential daily task, riding a bike from home to school. This will help them regain their confidence and independence. …

The academic achievements of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are usually lower than those of their peers. It is therefore important to know what educational professionals need to provide these students with optimal support. To identify these needs, we applied Q methodology, a qualitative …

OBJECTIVE: Seventy percent of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) are aged 65 years or older. Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organization (n.d.) [1] Surgery is an important treatment modality, depending on cancer stage and the resectability of the tumor. Frail older patients are at an increased risk …

This study aims to help professionals in the field of running and running-related technology (i.e., sports watches and smartphone applications) to address the needs of runners. It investigates the various runner types—in terms of their attitudes, interests, and opinions (AIOs) with regard to running—and …