Objectives  : To systematically review the literature regarding the reliability and validity of assessment methods available in primary care for bladder outlet obstruction or benign prostatic obstruction in men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).  Design :  Systematic review with best evidence …

Restrictive measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic may cause problems in the physical, social, and psychological functioning of older people, resulting in increased frailty. In this cross-sectional study, we aimed to assess the prevalence and characteristics of frailty, to examine differences in perceived …

This graduation report describes a research project at the research group metabolomics of the Leiden center of Applied Biosciences (LCAB). The aim of this project was to develop a GC-MS method for the identification of red swamp crayfish pheromones (Procambarus clarkii). Once this method has been developed, …

Export shipments arriving late at the freight building of KLM Cargo at Schiphol Airport is a trigger to deviations in the standard acceptance process. These Late Shows are currently handled ad-hoc making it difficult to plan and predict these events. In addition, shipments arriving on time is currently …

Kelvion refrigeration B.V is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of heat exchangers, who provide solutions for almost every industrial application imaginable, working in an engineer to order fashion to provide the customers with the utmost ability to customize their products. In theory, 9 weeks …

Introduction To stimulate early recognition and treatment of malnutrition, the Dutch Healthcare Inspectorate obliged all hospitals from 2008–2019 to report the number of malnourished patients with an adequate protein intake on the fourth day of hospital admission. In this article we present results over …

This research aims to identify key issues related to the interpersonal relationship between nurses, family members, and patients. One of the greatest nursing challenges is staying vigilant towards someone becoming less attentive with time. This creates an imbalance in the relationship. More is given …

This scoping review provides an overview of the impact of growing up with a chronically ill family member on young adults (18-25 years old), and their specific needs. Young adults represent an important life stage involving a transition to adulthood, during which individuals' family situations can affect …

BACKGROUND: Dementia is increasingly prevalent in people with severe/profound intellectual disabilities. However, early detection and diagnosis of dementia is complex in this population. This study aimed to identify observable dementia symptoms in adults with severe/profound intellectual disabilities …

Background People from lower and middle socioeconomic classes and vulnerable populations are among the worst affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, thus exacerbating disparities and the digital divide. Objective To draw a portrait of e-services as a digital approach to support digital health literacy in …