Op 16 december is Anne Marie Vaalburg gepromoveerd aan de VU. Setting Goals, Shifting Roles - Goal-Oriented Practice as a Pathway to the Professional Development of Nurses in Geriatric Rehabilitation.

Background The increasing demands of an aging population, healthcare workforce shortages, financial constraints, and a shift in care perspectives call for rethinking geriatric rehabilitation (GR). To ensure GR remains sustainable, a transition towards home-based GR is proposed, reducing the need for …

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, …

Abstract Background There is a shift from inpatient to home-based geriatric rehabilitation (HBGR), and potential benefits are demonstrated. Previously, a theoretical HBGR model, version 1.0, has been developed, outlining its essential components. However, clear guidance on the practical design and organisation …

Key summary points Aim To reach consensus on terminology, organisational aspects, and outcome domains of geriatric rehabilitation for older people living at home. Findings In three rounds, an international panel reached a consensus regarding the term “home-based geriatric rehabilita tion” to distinguish …

Introduction: Self-management for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is essential in preventing relapse and rehospitalization. This study aimed to adapt a self-management-supporting digital monitoring system that was designed for COPD patients at home, to older patients with COPD …

Samenvatting In deze internationale multicenter-dwarsdoorsnede studie is onderzocht wat de ervaringen en behoeftes zijn van zorgmedewerkers ten aanzien van de inzet van eHealth in de geriatrische revalidatie. Hiervoor hebben 513 zorgmedewerkers uit 16 verschillende landen en werkzaam binnen de geriatrische …

Key summary points Aim To achieve international consensus on three key eHealth-related topics in geriatric rehabilitation: the use, domains and scientifc evaluation of eHealth. Findings Eighty healthcare professionals participated in an two-round Delphi study. consensus was obtained on 26 state ments: …

Background: Malnutrition and sarcopenia impact the physical health and quality of life of community-dwelling older adults. Managing these conditions requires integrating nutritional and exercise interventions delivered by professionals from diverse backgrounds. Interprofessional collaboration holds promise …