OBJECTIVE: We designed a Patient and Family Participation Education Program (PFEP) with the aim of fostering a positive attitude and enhancing the competencies of hospital nurses required for effective patient and family participation in care. METHODS: In a Dutch university hospital, we conducted a before-after …

Health literacy, models are explained from different levels and perspectives.

Time for action: help Us design and Develop accessible e-health innovationsin Groningen Join the discussion on the potential of technology for vulnerable populations, from social robots to digital literacy and social impact, at the Aletta Dive ‘Stronger together: Technology as an ally for a healthier …

Bijna 60 procent van de ouderen heeft beperkte gezondheidsvaardigheden. Fysiotherpeuten hadden de vraag: Welke communicatiestrategieën en tools kunnen (verder) worden ontwikkeld, geëvalueerd en geïmplementeerd in de fysiotherapeutische behandeling voor patiënten met chronische aandoeningen en beperkte …

Lezing op uitnodiging voor Indonesische onderzoekspartners.

Het belang van het betrekken van de ‘mensen om wie het gaat’ (co-creatie) wordt steeds vaker vanzelfsprekend meegenomen in ontwikkelingen, zowel in het zorgveld als bij het opstellen of uitvoeren van beleid en bij onderzoek. En ook bij het ontwikkelen van digitale (zorg)technologie. Hoe meer informatie …

Background: Increasing health literacy (HL) in children could be an opportunity for a more health literate future generation. The aim of this scoping review is to provide an overview of how HL is conceptualized and described in the context of health promotion in 9–12-year-old children. Methods: A systematic …

Background: The concept of “positive health” emerged from the need for a holistic and more dynamic perspective on health, emphasising the ability of individuals to adapt and self-manage. The positive health conversation tool helps understand how people score on six positive health dimensions. However, …

In this demonstration workshop, the topic of health literacy and its key importance in good, clear communication with patients will be discussed. The workshop will invite participation from the attendees to consider what they think constitutes good communication and the presenters will share their multi-professional …