Panel on sustainability, German Association for Exchange Students (DAAD)

Background To examine the relationship between health literacy and self-care (maintenance, monitoring, and management) in people with chronic diseases. Methods A multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted in six hospitals (one academic, four teaching, and one general) in the Netherlands among 536 …

Introduction The cardiovascular biomarkers troponin T, N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide, and fibroblast growth factor 23 are elevated in hemodialysis patients and associated with an increased cardiovascular mortality risk. Nocturnal hemodialysis improves the fluid status in hemodialysis patients. …

BACKGROUND: Sarcopenic obesity (SO) is a clinical condition defined by the coexistence of high body fat mass and low muscle function and mass, which increases the risk of adverse health outcomes, including disability and mortality. Early detection and frequent monitoring of SO are essential for preventive …

Introduction: Self-Determination Theory (SDT) has been widely applied in coaching to support coachees’ needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness, which are collectively known as Basic Psychological Needs (BPNs). Although these BPNs are typically viewed as interpersonal constructs, there is a notable …

Increasing digitalization and automation in the maritime sector places great emphasis on the technical skills of crew. However, non technical skills (NTS) including teamwork, leadership and communication are equally crucial. Resource Management Training courses can be expanded with Resilience Engineering …

The VISION method as an ethical instrument in co-design: working with conflicting values in a neighbourhood in Amsterdam Nieuw-West Deze studie onderzoekt de inzet van de VISION-methode als ethisch instrument binnen co-designprocessen in een buurt in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. De casus is onderdeel van het …

Inleiding: Mensen met verstandelijke beperkingen (VB) hebben een hoger risico op leefstijlgerelateerde aandoeningen dan mensen zonder VB. Ze kunnen baat hebben bij leefstijlinterventies met een gepersonaliseerde aanpak waarbij rekening wordt gehouden met hun persoonskenmerken, die per individu sterk …