Introduction: Age-related decline in physical performance causes longer hospitalization and higher mortality rates. The role various micronutrients have on this has been broadly researched, yet a clear overview of current literature’s consensus lacks. Therefore, this narrative review investigatesthe …

Jongeren construeren hun straatidentiteit in toenemende mate online. Deze straatidentiteit kan gezien worden als een manier waarop jongeren zichzelf een bepaald imago proberen aan te meten dat past binnen de straatcultuur. Binnen deze straatcultuur worden jongeren teruggezien die collectief waarde hechten …

Introduction: Gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (GEPNENs) are often diagnosed in an advanced stage. As the optimal sequence of therapy remains largely unclear, all treatment-related outcomes, including health-related quality of life (HRQoL) prospects, should be assessed according to patients' …

Achtergrond Kinderen van 2 jaar met een lage sociaaleconomische status en een Marokkaanse of Turkse afkomst hebben een groter risico op overgewicht. De rol van ouders kan bepalend zijn voor een kind van 0 tot 4 jaar. Dit zorgt ervoor dat de kennis, houding en vaardigheden van de ouders met betrekking …

The following e-book was prepared as part of the Erasmus+ UNLOCK project, which has the objective of identifying the use of educational escape rooms (EERs) in higher education environments and examining the role of educators in those activities. The document presents a review of the existing body of …

Background The aim of this study was to describe barriers and facilitators for shared decision making (SDM) as experienced by older patients with multiple chronic conditions (MCCs), informal caregivers and health professionals. Methods A structured literature search was conducted with 5 databases. Two …

BACKGROUND: Falls and fall-related injuries among older adults are a serious threat to the quality of life and result in high healthcare and societal costs. Despite evidence that falls can be prevented by fall prevention programmes, practical barriers may challenge the implementation of these programmes. …

Background Survivors of critical illness experience long-term functional challenges, which are complex, heterogeneous, and multifactorial in nature. Although the importance of rehabilitation interventions after intensive care unit (ICU) discharge is universally recognized, evidence on feasibility and …

Physiotherapy, Dietetics and Occupational Therapy have been collaborating over recent years to develop an optimal healthcare programme for patients with Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS). This case is an example of PICS symptomatology and focuses on the collaboration between Physiotherapy and Dietetics. …

Alles hangt samen Zoals de 19e-eeuwse Duitse natuurwetenschapper Alexander van Humboldt al ontdekte, hangt alles in het landschap met elkaar samen. Hij zag toen al de negatieve effecten van sectorale landinrichting voor het klimaat, bodem en biodiversiteit. Deze inzichten lijken in de anderhalve eeuw …