Introduction A quality management system (QMS) in healthcare organisations encompasses not only policies, processes and necessary procedures but also the quality, safety and risk management of medical technology. Tactical and operational decision-making levels should be closely interconnected. Previous …

The healthcare sector ranks among the largest consumers of single-use plastics, generating substantial amounts of waste, an issue strikingly captured in Maria Koijck's breast surgery photography. To reduce the environmental impact, biobased and biodegradable polymers are promising alternatives to conventional …

Muzikanten die muziekactiviteiten voor asielzoekers in Nederland willen organiseren, worden vaak geconfronteerd met aanzienlijke praktische en organisatorische belemmeringen, die het opzetten en uitvoeren van dergelijke projecten frustrerend, tijdrovend en demotiverend kunnen maken. In februari en maart …

This study examines the impact of moderate and high lighting and indoor air quality (IAQ) conditions on students’ well-being during a regular academic course in higher education. To determine the precise contribution of these two indoor environmental factors, students’ perceptions of their well-being …

The environmental design of care settings is increasingly recognized as an important factor that can support reducing neuropsychiatric symptoms and improving quality of life in people with dementia. This review provides a comprehensive overview of consensual knowledge of specifications of the environmental …

Aims and objectives: To identify and synthesise empirical evidence on the perspectives of nurses regarding factors that enable and/or obstruct the delivery of compassionate care. Methodological design and justification: A scoping review was chosen for its capacity to perform a broad exploration of the …

Abstract: AI tools in radiology are revolutionising the diagnosis, evaluation, and management of patients. However, there is a major gap between the large number of developed AI tools and those translated into daily clinical practice, which can be primarily attributed to limited usefulness and trust …

Background: A Dutch nationwide prospective cohort study was initiated to investigate recovery trajectories of people recovering from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and costs of treatment by primary care allied health professionals.  Objectives: The study described recovery trajectories over a period …

ABSTRACT Introduction: Somatic comorbidity is the main cause of reduced life expectancy in patients with substance use disorders (SUDs). Aim: This study aims to investigate somatic health challenges in patients with SUDs using the USS. Patient self-management of somatic health and quality of life were …

Objective What are the core capabilities physiotherapists need to deliver quality care when working with people with dementia and their families/caregivers? Design A three-round modified e-Delphi study. Participants Panel members were physiotherapists experienced in working with people with dementia …