Speech language therapists (SLTs) are often challenged in their work with patients with different communication vulnerabilities. Even though SLTs are trained experts in communication, experiences from the field indicate that they often feel uncertain in interactions with multilingual patients and their …

Hyperhomocysteinemia is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, neurological disorders, and bone abnormalities. The key enzyme in homocysteine metabolism, cystathionine-β-synthase (CBS) is recognized as a target for new homocysteine-lowering therapies including enzyme replacement and gene therapy. …

This article compares exoneration with the correlated concept of forgiveness. According to Contextual Therapy, a fundamental distinction exists between the two. It states that exoneration depends on an adult reassessment of history, resulting in the offender being freed of guilt. Conversely, according …

De SRT is een maximale inspanningstest die wordt gebruikt voor het meten van CRF. Hiervoor is de CPET de gouden standaard. Deze is duur en arbeidsintensief om uit te voeren en zijn er voor de SRT nog geen normwaardes. In dit deelonderzoek wordt gekeken of handknijpkracht een correlatie heeft met de …

This study focuses on developing of a cost-effective and comprehensive physiotherapy protocol for the rehabilitation of patients with femur fractures complicated by osteomyelitis with significant muscle atrophy. The primary physiotherapeutic goal is to regain ambulatory mobility, ensure the safe progression …

Background: Geriatric rehabilitation positively influences health outcomes in older adults after acute events. Integrating mobile health (mHealth) technologies with geriatric rehabilitation may further improve outcomes by increasing therapy time and independence, potentially enhancing functional recovery. …

Background Conventional medical management, while essential, cannot address all multifaceted consequences of Parkinson’s disease (PD). This pilot study explores the potential of a co-designed creative arts therapy on health-related quality of life, well-being, and pertinent non-motor symptoms.

Background: Recent research in the field of “Arts and Health” has demonstrated the beneficial impact of arts-based interventions on health and well-being across diverse populations. Recognizing their potential, especially in cases where conventional healthcare cannot address the multifaceted impact of …

This project focuses on addressing the needs of children with disabilities in Nepal through an occupational therapy perspective within the Inclusive Education Resource Classroom (IERC) established by SAMA Nepal. These classrooms provide resources, primarily in the form of playing material, but teachers …

Introduction By 2050, the global population aged 60 and older is projected to more than double, underscoring the need for programs that promote healthy aging (World Health Organization (WHO), 2024). In Cabo Verde, the Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) program, implemented in 2021, emphasizes …