BACKGROUND: In geriatric oncology, family members frequently accompany patients during medical consultations, providing emotional and practical support while participating in shared decision-making (SDM). Family involvement in SDM can facilitate the decision-making process but also pose challenges for …

Samenvatting Behandelbeslissingen voor oudere oncologie patiënten zijn vaak complex. Dit komt door de grote variatie in achtergrond, comorbiditeiten, functionele capaciteiten en de impact van kankerbehandelingen op zowel de levenskwaliteit als de levensverwachting. In deze context is samen beslissen, …

Introduction: Several barriers, such as lack of time, knowledge and support, hinder clinicians from providing an individually tailored physical activity (PA) prescription and referral to their patients. As a result, “exercise is medicine” (E = M) is not systematically implemented in clinical care today. …

Clinical outcomes in ROS1-fusion positive (ROS1+) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) by fusion partner and resistance mechanisms are limited. This cohort study included 56 ROS1+ patients (FISH or NGS confirmed); fusion partners were identified in 27 cases, including CD74 (n = 10), EZR (n = 7), and SDC4 …

OBJECTIVES: Amplitude-mode (A-mode) ultrasonography is a promising technique to monitor loss and recovery of skeletal muscle in patients with burns. However, its clinimetric properties are unknown. Therefore, we determined its feasibility, interrater, and intrarater reliability, and clinical utility. …

AIM: To extract and interpret quantitative data exploring the effectiveness of family health conversations (FHCs) on family functioning, perceived support, health-related quality of life, caregiver burden and family health in families living with critical or chronic health conditions. BACKGROUND: Addressing …

We are pleased to present this Book of Proceedings following the international conference “Innovating Health & Daily Life through Living Labs”, co-organised by the Dutch Empathic Environment Living Labs (DEEL Academy) and the European Network of Living Labs (ENoLL). The two-day event took place in May …

With the increasing number of proton therapy centers worldwide, particularly in Europe, proton therapy is becoming a more established treatment option. However, education and guidelines, specifically tailored to radiation therapists (RTTs) and dosimetrists, are lacking. Through the “Towards a Sustainable …

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in later life poses a substantial burden on public health and social care systems. However, research in this population remains scarce. In this Personal View, we review the current state of research on PTSD and ageing, as presented by the On Traumatic Stress and …

2025 ILC Annual International Conference , 16th & 17 June, 2025, Genoa, Italy, Global Collaboration,Local Action for Fundamentals of Care Innovation. Zie bladzijde 81. An international group of experts has joined forces for the further development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in relation to the Fundamentals …